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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.

Flipkart beats Amazon to top e-comm market with 48% share

Flipkart beats Amazon to top e-comm market with 48% share

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Walmart group firm Flipkart continues to dominate the e-commerce segment with 48 per cent market share while Softbank-backed Meesho has emerged as the fastest growing e-commerce platform in terms of user base in India, a latest report by AllianceBernstein said. According to the report, Flipkart's user base grew 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY), Meesho accelerated at 32 per cent while Amazon lagged at 13 per cent user growth primarily due to relative premium offerings as compared to peers. "As of FY23, Flipkart was the market leader, with a 48 per cent share in India eCommerce.

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The stock of Dixon Technologies (India), the country's largest listed electronic manufacturing services (EMS) player, was up 6 per cent in 10 trading sessions, boosting the gains over the last three months to 21 per cent. The gains came following reports that Dixon will produce laptops in India in partnership with US and Chinese firms under the production-linked investment (PLI) scheme. It recently signed an agreement to make smartphones for Xiaomi India.

NIA foils ISIS men's plot to carry out IED blasts, 8 held after 19 raids

NIA foils ISIS men's plot to carry out IED blasts, 8 held after 19 raids

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The early morning crackdown against the terror group in Ballari and Bengaluru in Karnataka, Amaravati, Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra, Jamshedpur and Bokaro in Jharkhand and Delhi, led to the foiling of a plan by the accused to carry out terror acts, especially improvised explosive device blasts.

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

Samsung gets Rs 1,400-cr Galaxy S23 orders on Day 1 of pre-booking

Samsung gets Rs 1,400-cr Galaxy S23 orders on Day 1 of pre-booking

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Electronics major Samsung has received orders for around 1.4 lakh units of its premium smartphone Galaxy S23 worth a total of Rs 1,400 crore on the first day of its pre-booking for the device, a senior company official has claimed. Samsung India, Senior Vice President for Mobile Business, Raju Pullan told PTI that the pre-booking for Samsung Galaxy S23 is almost twofold compared to the previous version of the smartphone Galaxy S22. "We have clocked almost 1.4 lakh units as pre-book in the first 24 hours and this is almost two times of Galaxy S22.

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

Demand For AI Powered PCs Is On Rise

Demand For AI Powered PCs Is On Rise

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

A computer with NPU can handle a wide range of tasks directly on personal devices without relying on a Cloud service.

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 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.

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.

Top 5 smartphones to watch IPL on-the-go

Top 5 smartphones to watch IPL on-the-go

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

These smartphones will let you enjoy all the action this IPL season!

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.

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.

How a smartphone can help you save money

How a smartphone can help you save money

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

A look at all the things your smartphone has replaced and thus helped you save a lot of money.

Samsung overtook Apple as top smartphone maker in Q1

Samsung overtook Apple as top smartphone maker in Q1

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Samsung shipped 83.2 million smartphones worldwide and captured 24 per cent market share

Is this 5G smartphone worth Rs 45,000?

Is this 5G smartphone worth Rs 45,000?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

If you are an avid gamer, the iQOO3 is packed with features that is meant to tempt you, says Ashish Narsale.

Best of 2013: 10 amazing smartphones launched this year

Best of 2013: 10 amazing smartphones launched this year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at some of the best smartphones launched this year.

Are these cheap smartphones worth buying?

Are these cheap smartphones worth buying?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

See whether these smartphones live up to their claims of a smart experience without burning a hole in your pocket.

Karbonn vs Motorola: Fight for the most affordable smartphone

Karbonn vs Motorola: Fight for the most affordable smartphone

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Based on the Android One platform, Karbonn Sparkle V is trying to reach the top spot in this segment as it battles it out with Moto E, another Google product. But, will it succeed?

Smartphones can diagnose diseases in real time

Smartphones can diagnose diseases in real time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Smartphones are not only capable of providing directions or sending photos and videos to your friends, they can also diagnose diseases in real-time, scientists say.

First look: Dell unveils two new smartphones

First look: Dell unveils two new smartphones

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Named the XCD28 and XCD35 they are priced at Rs 10,990 and Rs 16,990 respectively.

TOP 5: Smartphone SECRETS you didn't know

TOP 5: Smartphone SECRETS you didn't know

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Get Ahead reader Abhishek Sahasranaman tells you about five things that will help you enhance your smartphone experience

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

These five are budget-friendly yet feature rich.

Apple to open 2 retail stores in India next week

Apple to open 2 retail stores in India next week

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Apple will next week open its first retail store in India, in signs of importance the iPhone manufacturer attaches to the world's fastest growing smartphones market. The company will open its first official store in Mumbai on April 18 and the second in Delhi on April 20. The company at present sells its products in India through exclusive Apple Premium Reseller (APR) stores, large format retail chains like Reliance Digital, Croma etc, mutli-brand retail stores and through e-commerce platforms.