News for 'smartphones'

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.

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Rediff.com8 May 2024

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha.

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.

Smartphones to account for 2/3rd of world market by 2020

Smartphones to account for 2/3rd of world market by 2020

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The report, "Smartphone forecasts and assumptions, 2007-2020", prepared by GSMA Intelligence, finds that smartphones presently account for one in every three mobile connections, representing more than two billion connections.

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.

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.

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.

Samsung launches world's first smartphone with curved screen

Samsung launches world's first smartphone with curved screen

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday launched the world's first smartphone with a curved display, a variant of the Galaxy Note which moves the Asian giant a step closer to achieving wearable devices with flexible - even unbreakable - screens.

Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

While you must have seen the 'Best 4G smartphones money can buy', here's another list for those who value money and yet don't compromise on quality of smartphones they buy!

Motorola launches two Razr smartphones

Motorola launches two Razr smartphones

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

In India, Razr Maxx will be available in select cities at select retail stores starting June 21 for a recommended retail price of Rs 31,590.

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Google is expected to launch its much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) smartphones in India this month, which will further intensify competition in the booming multi-billion dollar smart devices market in India.

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Rs 251 smartphone'

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Rs 251 smartphone'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Noida-based Ringing Bells is launching India's most affordable smartphone, priced at Rs 251.

As smartphone sales wane Samsung look for alternatives

As smartphone sales wane Samsung look for alternatives

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Will focus on aggressively expanding its storage offering.

5 smartphones that are CHEAP but fully loaded

5 smartphones that are CHEAP but fully loaded

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Like puddles all around in the rainy season, we now have smartphones with five-inch screens for almost everyone.

Top 10 Xiaomi smartphones in India

Top 10 Xiaomi smartphones in India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Now, that Xiaomi has almost become a household name in India, it is time to explore the top 10 Xiaomi smartphones that have either hit or are expected to hit the Indian shelves soon.

How to enhance the battery life of your smartphone

How to enhance the battery life of your smartphone

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The solution lies is in getting a good battery pack.

Make in India gets a boost, Lenovo sets up smartphone unit

Make in India gets a boost, Lenovo sets up smartphone unit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Lenovo Group Ltd said on Tuesday it was establishing a smartphone assembly unit in India.

Xiaomi's India smartphone ban exposes wider patent risk

Xiaomi's India smartphone ban exposes wider patent risk

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Xiaomi said in a statement that "it isn't easy" to build up a patent portfolio as a start-up company, but it aims to have filed 8,000 applications by 2016.

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Bengaluru-based Creo offers an operating system that promises unique features and frequent updates.

OnePlus launches smartphone for Rs 21,999

OnePlus launches smartphone for Rs 21,999

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chinese handset maker OnePlus on Tuesday said it expects India to become its biggest market in the next few months.

Cyber security threats now move to smartphones

Cyber security threats now move to smartphones

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Even while these threats to computers become more numerous (currently numbering around 3 million) and unique (each affecting around 50 computers), smartphones (ie, those based on an operating systems) have emerged as a vulnerable medium because of unregulated third party apps.

5 smart ways to save money on smartphones

5 smart ways to save money on smartphones

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Be aware of the marketing gimmicks and ensure you do not become financially un-smart here.

PICS: The best smartphones unveiled at CES Las Vegas 2013

PICS: The best smartphones unveiled at CES Las Vegas 2013

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Seven best smartphones unveiled at Consumer Electronic Show 2013 at Las Vegas

These smartphones, tablets slashed their prices in April

These smartphones, tablets slashed their prices in April

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Samsung, Nokia and Sony are leading from the front in making smartphones and tablets afordable

New smartphone app to track meteorites

New smartphone app to track meteorites

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The app, Fireballs in the Sky, was developed by the Desert Fireball Network, a Curtin University project designed to track meteorites as they fall to Earth, by capturing meteors and fireballs on camera, in collaboration with ThoughtWorks, and Curtin Geoscience Outreach.

BlackBerry launches Porsche-designed smartphone

BlackBerry launches Porsche-designed smartphone

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Though the price of the handset was not disclosed, BlackBerry said the device is fashioned from high-quality materials and features a customised version of its 10.2 operating system.

New smartphone app can track your lost wallet!

New smartphone app can track your lost wallet!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The SmartWallit chip is a revolutionary device that prevents people from leaving their wallet behind or losing it, its makers claim.

Video: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 30,000

Video: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 30,000

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Sony's flagship Xperia Z seems to be topping the list at the moment, boasting of some incredible hardware, beating even the likes of Samsung Galaxy S4 with unprecedented benchmark scores.

Now, an airbag to protect smartphone from cracking

Now, an airbag to protect smartphone from cracking

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The system uses motion sensors, already built into most smartphones, to detect when a phone has been dropped -- and the mini airbag is then deployed before it hits the floor.

Nokia launches its most advanced smartphone

Nokia launches its most advanced smartphone

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

World's largest mobile handsets maker Nokia on Thursday launched its most advanced smartphone in the latest 'Communicator' series aimed at business people.

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.

World's lightest smartphone to hit India soon!

World's lightest smartphone to hit India soon!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The world's lightest smartphone, weighing just 60 grams, is all set to hit the Indian market to make the most of the ongoing festive season.