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Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Artificially intelligent smartphones will be able to offer solutions and suggestions based on user behaviour.

Falling smartphone prices to drive 1 billion sales

Falling smartphone prices to drive 1 billion sales

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The research firm expects global smartphone shipments to surpass a billion units this calendar year and 1.7 billion by 2017 aided by steady decline in average selling prices and emerging markets, including Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa contributing in volumes.

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Rediff.com27 May 2015

They belong to different budget segments but when it comes to features and looks these seven stand out in the crowd.

Jivi launches cheapest smartphone at Rs 1,999

Jivi launches cheapest smartphone at Rs 1,999

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

It also sports 128MB RAM, 256MB memory (expandable up to 32GB), 2MP camera and 1350 mAh battery.

Apple edges out Samsung in global smartphone sales

Apple edges out Samsung in global smartphone sales

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Samsung also battling low-cost Chinese vendors.

Smartphone users still prefer websites for e-shopping

Smartphone users still prefer websites for e-shopping

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Close to 25 per cent of smartphone-users in country prefer to shop online than use shopping apps, a study by research firm Nielsen said.

Samsung's smartphone primacy under threat from Apple

Samsung's smartphone primacy under threat from Apple

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

It's earnings from mobile gadgets dropped 64%

After 2 years, Micromax returns to top 5 in smartphone sales

After 2 years, Micromax returns to top 5 in smartphone sales

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

But this could be shortlived as the rise has been buoyed on Chhattisgarh assembly poll freebies

Your smartphone may harbour disease-causing bacteria

Your smartphone may harbour disease-causing bacteria

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Students at the University of Surrey imprinted their mobile phones onto bacteriological growth Petri dishes to see what they might carry.

Now, smartphones that can identify knuckle touch

Now, smartphones that can identify knuckle touch

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

To open up the smartphone screens to commands from other parts of the hand, Chris Harrison, from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, has built the prototype.

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

They are the best value for money smartphones in India.

Smartphone review: HTC One

Smartphone review: HTC One

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Why this spanking new phone is a top-notch gadget

Now, smartphones to take your pulse

Now, smartphones to take your pulse

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The technology developed by Fujitsu Laboratories measures a person's pulse in real time by using facial images captured by a built-in camera or webcam in a PC, smartphone or tablet.

Impress your Valentine with these smartphones

Impress your Valentine with these smartphones

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

We sincerely hope this list suits your requirement and this Valentine's Day brings all the love and joy in your life.

Apple to start selling iPhone 16 from Sep 20, Pro model at Rs 119,900

Apple to start selling iPhone 16 from Sep 20, Pro model at Rs 119,900

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Premium mobile device maker Apple will start selling iPhone 16 series smartphones from September 20 onwards, sources aware of the development said. The company for the first time has plans to start assembling iPhone Pro Series in India but those models will start selling at a later date, the source said. "The entire iPhone 16 lineup will be available across the country tomorrow," an Apple India spokesperson said.

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.

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.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Got to buy the best Android smartphone under Rs 10,000? Then look no further.

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

From Samsung to Apple iPhone XR, smartphone firms are showering discounts in April.

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.

India's smartphone market declines, Samsung still No 1

India's smartphone market declines, Samsung still No 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

In a first, the India's smartphone market fell by 4%.

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).

Now, use gestures to control your smartphone

Now, use gestures to control your smartphone

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

University of Washington researchers said some smartphones are starting to incorporate 3-D gesture sensing based on cameras, but cameras consume significant battery power and require a clear view of the user's hands.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Lenovo, Google join hands to launch new smartphone

Lenovo, Google join hands to launch new smartphone

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Lenovo is also inviting developers to help grow the budding Project Tango app ecosystem.

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.

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.

Post note ban, smartphones all set to ring again

Post note ban, smartphones all set to ring again

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Experts say launches would pick up pace from mid-March.

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.

Honor 9 Lite: A premium smartphone in a budget

Honor 9 Lite: A premium smartphone in a budget

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The Honor 9 Lite sports a premium glass design, dual-camera set-ups on the front and rear, and a futuristic 18:9 aspect ratio screen at a starting price of Rs 10,999, says Khalid Anzar

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

From new and competitively-priced iPhones to slashing prices of its older models, it had a multi-pronged strategy.

Census to begin next year, no decision on caste data

Census to begin next year, no decision on caste data

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The much-delayed decadal census exercise and the work to update the National Population Register (NPR) are likely to begin early 2025 and the data will be declared by 2026, thus changing future census cycles completely, official sources said.

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.

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.

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.