News for 'smartphone'

New app turns smartphone into a 3D scanner

New app turns smartphone into a 3D scanner

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Instead of taking a normal photograph, a user simply moves the phone around the object of interest and after a few motions, a 3D model appears on the screen.

Smartphone war: LG Optimus Vu vs Samsung Galaxy Note

Smartphone war: LG Optimus Vu vs Samsung Galaxy Note

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The 5-inch, 1.5GHz LG Optimus Vu is likely to emerge as a worthy competitor to Samsung Galaxy Note.

The INSIDE of a smartphone is what really matters

The INSIDE of a smartphone is what really matters

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Seamless integration and intuitive flow of information between mobile OS & hardware is the only make-or-break feature.

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Tizen is an open source operating system built by the eponymous organisation that includes Samsung as a member.

'Same-sex marriage may take 40-50 years'

'Same-sex marriage may take 40-50 years'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'Given the current dispensation, I have no hope for the legislature passing a law in favour of the LGBTQ community.'

ED conducts raids against Vivo in money laundering probe

ED conducts raids against Vivo in money laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 44 places across the country in a money laundering investigation against Chinese smartphone manufacturing company Vivo and related firms, officials said. The searches are being carried out under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locations in several states including in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Maharashtra and others. The agency is conducting searches at 44 places related to Vivo and associated companies, they said.

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

We tell you why you should consider buying one of these top 5 smartphones this Diwali!

Get Budget Smart: India's cheapest 8-core smartphone is here

Get Budget Smart: India's cheapest 8-core smartphone is here

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

At Rs 14,990, Karbonn Titanium Octane comes with an octa core processor as well as with the latest Android KitKat operating system.

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Commodity investments can help you diversify your portfolio in asset classes other than equity and debt, says Dwaipayan Bose.

What's so special about Microsoft's selfie smartphone?

What's so special about Microsoft's selfie smartphone?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

There's more to Nokia Lumia 730 than just a 5 MP front-facing selfie camera. Himanshu Juneja takes you through the good and not-so-good features of Microsoft's selfie smartphone.

Debit card usage slow for three years and UPI transactions up 428%

Debit card usage slow for three years and UPI transactions up 428%

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Debit card payments remained sluggish due to the surge in digital transactions after the pandemic, and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the most popular mode of money transfer, particularly for small value transactions, according to RBI data. In July 2020, the total debit card spends stood at Rs 2.81 trillion, as compared to Rs 3.15 trillion in July 2023, reflecting a growth of 11.96 per cent. UPI spends have seen a whopping growth of 428 per cent, zooming from Rs 2.90 trillion to Rs 15.33 trillion during the same period, the data revealed.

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

To escape backlash, handset makers of all major Chinese brands who have their own manufacturing lines in India or outsource from third party vendors here have decided to highlight Made-in-India in their packaging more prominently from now.

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons including the MD of the Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national as part of its ongoing money-laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo, official sources said on Tuesday. They identified the four as Hari Om Rai, the MD of Lava International company, Chinese national Guangwen Kyang, chartered accountant Nitin Garg and a person called Rajan Malik. They have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Alarm bells over Rs 251 smartphone offer, company raises Rs 75,30,000!

Alarm bells over Rs 251 smartphone offer, company raises Rs 75,30,000!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The number of smartphones booked during the initial hours was 30,000.

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Google has worked with a range of partners to build Nexus phones, with the company controlling the software and some hardware elements, while leaving manufacturing to its partners, who have included LG, HTC and Huawei, among others.

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Would Thakur and Gabbar be squabbling over WIFI and Twitter trends?

Q1 a washout, exporters pin hope on North America for a turnaround

Q1 a washout, exporters pin hope on North America for a turnaround

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

After the first quarter was washed out, exporters are now keeping their fingers crossed over a turnaround in outbound shipments to at least North America from September onwards. This comes even as other key destinations such as Europe may take longer to revive in FY24. Slowdown in key economies, as well as geopolitical tensions resulted in sluggish demand for Indian goods.

Intel seeks to gain foothold in tablet, smartphone markets

Intel seeks to gain foothold in tablet, smartphone markets

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Intel, which has virtually no momentum in the mobile market, would roll out the next generation Atom processors on smartphones next year.

How to play piano, guitar on smartphones, iPad

How to play piano, guitar on smartphones, iPad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Touchscreens have changed the way we interact with handheld devices.

Reader's choice: 11 Android smartphone apps to die for

Reader's choice: 11 Android smartphone apps to die for

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Get Ahead reader Rahul Choudhary, a class XII student who has topped a national level computer test in Uttarakhand, lists out 11 to-die-for Android apps.

Smartphones that will soon get Android ICS in India

Smartphones that will soon get Android ICS in India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Comprehensive list of devices (tablets and smartphones) which are available in India and will get an Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) update and the date when they will get that update.

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi could be where Modi has not been. Modi aspired to be with the pantheon of gods on the walls, while Rahul could sit with the family because there is a family member in the picture.

Samsung Galaxy S II: Best smartphone in 2011 yet?

Samsung Galaxy S II: Best smartphone in 2011 yet?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Get Ahead reader Bhautik Jain reviews Samsung Galaxy S II in response to our reader invite.

Images: Exciting smartphones to look up to in 2011

Images: Exciting smartphones to look up to in 2011

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Get Ahead reader Sanaullah Khan lists smartphones that will make a mark in 2011 in response to our reader invite.

How Acer aims to make it big in the PC, smartphone space

How Acer aims to make it big in the PC, smartphone space

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Acer is eyeing a bigger share of the Indian market with five tablet PCs and five smartphones in its portfolio.

SC refuses to entertain Google's plea against NCLAT order

SC refuses to entertain Google's plea against NCLAT order

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain the plea of US tech giant Google against an order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) refusing an interim stay on the competition regulator imposing a Rs 1,337 crore penalty on it. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and J B Pardiwala granted the US firm seven days to deposit 10 per cent of the penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

How much does iPhone 15 cost? Rs 79,900 to Rs 199,900

How much does iPhone 15 cost? Rs 79,900 to Rs 199,900

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Apple Inc has announced the India prices of the new variants of its bestselling smartphones - launched on Tuesday - as it assembles the device in the country. The new iPhone 15 range starts at Rs 79,900 for the 128 GB variant (the same price as the iPhone 14 when it was launched last year) and goes up to Rs 199,900 for the top-end Pro Max with a 6.7 inch screen and 1 TB (terabyte) storage. The world's most valuable company also launched three new upgraded Apple watches, starting with the SE at Rs 29,900 and going up to Ultra 2 at Rs 89,900.

Samsung's next big bet: Smartphone with a curved screen

Samsung's next big bet: Smartphone with a curved screen

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The company is headed for its worst annual profit in three years, under siege as Chinese firms like Xiaomi and Lenovo reel in buyers with full-function touch-screen smartphones that are cheaper.

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

At Rs 9,999, Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is one of the best smartphones

At Rs 9,999, Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is one of the best smartphones

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser might not offer anything outrageously awesome, but small things like a good user interface, big battery life are a treat.

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

US lawmakers have served an ultimatum on smartphone makers, Google, Research in Motion (RIM) and Apple to get rid of their just launched DUI (Driving under the influence of intoxication) software, which helps drunk drivers to evade police checkpoints.

Not just selfies, your smartphone can now fight air pollution too

Not just selfies, your smartphone can now fight air pollution too

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Your smartphones could soon help you combat a deadly form of air pollution, thanks to a new low-cost and reliable method of detecting nitrogen dioxide.

Huawei seeks to move up smartphone food chain with new Ascend P7

Huawei seeks to move up smartphone food chain with new Ascend P7

Rediff.com9 May 2014

The mobile -- billed as the world's slimmest phone at 6.5 mm thick -- will go on sale in 31 markets, including Britain, Germany and China, starting this month for 449 euros ($630) without a SIM card or service contract.

LG launches 4G enabled G2 smartphone at Rs 49,000

LG launches 4G enabled G2 smartphone at Rs 49,000

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

To enjoy 4G on move, customers just need to upgrade to a 4G SIM available at stores.

Can OnePlus grab the No 1 spot in India's premium smartphone market?

Can OnePlus grab the No 1 spot in India's premium smartphone market?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

By the end of 2017, the Chinese firm had emerged as the fastest growing brand after posting 343 per cent growth with 19 per cent market share for the full year.

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

New 'smart' ring sends smartphone updates to your finger

New 'smart' ring sends smartphone updates to your finger

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A new bluetooth-enabled wearable ring allows users to check smartphone alerts and manage incoming calls right from their finger.

Aqua i7: A good alternative to most 5-inch smartphones

Aqua i7: A good alternative to most 5-inch smartphones

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Intex's most expensive phone ticks quite a few boxes and makes a good impression.

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Researchers conducted the first ever large-scale and systematic study of exactly how the trusty apps on Android phones are able to talk to one another and trade information