News for 'smartphones'

5.5-inch LG G Pro Lite smartphone launched

5.5-inch LG G Pro Lite smartphone launched

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

LG has formally announced the new G Pro Lite smartphone with 5.5-inch display and a dual-core MediaTek mobile chipset.

An unbreakable, unhackable & waterproof smartphone to impress you

An unbreakable, unhackable & waterproof smartphone to impress you

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The phone is available for pre-order starting July 31, beginning at USD 610 for a 16GB model.

Indians spend over 3 hrs daily on smartphones: Study

Indians spend over 3 hrs daily on smartphones: Study

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The Ericsson Consumer Lab study was conducted among 4,000 smartphone users across 18 urban cities in India.

India puts world's first smartphone in space

India puts world's first smartphone in space

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The British-built Strand-1 spacecraft, developed by scientists in Surrey, was sent into orbit from Sriharikota in India to test the capabilities of many standard smartphone components for a space environment.

Now, smartphone app to help lose weight

Now, smartphone app to help lose weight

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The study is the first to evaluate a smartphone app as the sole method for monitoring weight loss, with researchers at the University of Leeds creating My Meal Mate to trial against similar products for monitoring food intake, an on-line food diary and the traditional paper version.

PDAs vs smartphones: who will win?

PDAs vs smartphones: who will win?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Not wanting to be burdened with unwanted bulk, software applications that are never used, Indian users are clearly steering towards the new generation smartphones.

Xiaomi dethrones Samsung to become top smartphone seller

Xiaomi dethrones Samsung to become top smartphone seller

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The company is already setting up shop elsewhere in Asia in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

Now, app that helps extend smartphone battery life

Now, app that helps extend smartphone battery life

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The app provides users with information so they can make more informed decisions on whether they want to avoid downloading power-hungry apps or remove such apps that were previously downloaded.

Xiaomi Mi 3: Incredibly good value for money smartphone!

Xiaomi Mi 3: Incredibly good value for money smartphone!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Priced at Rs 13,999, the it comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB RAM.

Why Indians Are Buying Phones Offline

Why Indians Are Buying Phones Offline

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Similar discounts compared to online led to a spike in demand for offline, where customers can get a more personal and hands-on product experience.

Winners and laggards: Top smartphone makers globally

Winners and laggards: Top smartphone makers globally

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

While Samsung and Apple remain the leaders, LG pushed HTC to the fourth spot becoming the world's No. 3 smartphone maker.

Affordable smartphones with useful features

Affordable smartphones with useful features

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

We look at some smartphones that are loaded with useful features and give some punch, and at the same time go easy on your pocket.

Buying a smartphone? Be a wise geek

Buying a smartphone? Be a wise geek

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

How does one pick the right smartphone out of the confusing array? Here's what you need to keep in mind.

Samsung to widen smartphone gap with Apple

Samsung to widen smartphone gap with Apple

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Apple, returning the offensive, could roll out a smaller, cheaper "iPhone Mini" in 2014.

Karbonn to launch Titanium Hexa smartphone on Amazon

Karbonn to launch Titanium Hexa smartphone on Amazon

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Pre-orders for the device will start from Tuesday and as part of the tie-up, Karbonn will start making the Amazon application available on its next generation smartphones starting with Titanium Hexa, priced at Rs 16,990.

Soon, smartphones can be your car keys

Soon, smartphones can be your car keys

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Hyundai's system uses wireless Near Field Communication technology, enabling one to lock, unlock the car.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

A glut of new phones last month has brought a sharp fall in prices. We take a look at the top five smartphones.

Smartphone users on a rise in India

Smartphone users on a rise in India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Over 50 million phones were shipped to India in the first quarter of 2012, of which around 47 million were feature phones and nearly 3 million were smartphones.

These 25 smartphones SLASHED prices in Oct

These 25 smartphones SLASHED prices in Oct

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

The festive season has just begun and if you are planning to purchase a smartphone, here is a list of 25 devices that have seen a drop of Rs 500 to Rs 5,000 in their prices this month.

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 7,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 7,000

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Buying a phone on a low budget comes with the risk of buying a dud. So here is our list of phones that you will be happy buying.

Windows Mobile smartphone now in India

Windows Mobile smartphone now in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

Carrier Devices owned i-mate on Thursday announced the launch of Windows Mobile smartphone and pocket PC phone in India targeted at the high-end market.

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian kiranas are agile enough to face the q-com challenge, but it's going to be a tough fight, notes Ambi Parameswaran.

From Samsung to Vivo, all major smartphone cos are keen on Bharat

From Samsung to Vivo, all major smartphone cos are keen on Bharat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

As 4G internet completes coverage of the entire country, rural markets have become the primary generator of sales.

Asians leading users of smartphones in the US

Asians leading users of smartphones in the US

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

As many as sixty-six per cent of Asians, 56 per cent of Hispanics and 55 per cent of African-Americans use smartphones to check e-mails, play games and surf the Web, the Neilson study found.

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Android and Apple iOS combined accounts for the majority of the smartphone market.

Now, smartphone app to alert drowsy drivers

Now, smartphone app to alert drowsy drivers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Falling asleep behind the wheel? Fear not, an app is here to wake you up!

Buying a smartphone? Be a wise geek

Buying a smartphone? Be a wise geek

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

PICS: These 21 smartphones SLASHED PRICES in August

PICS: These 21 smartphones SLASHED PRICES in August

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Sony Mobiles and BlackBerry lead the pack and have reduced the price of five smartphones each.

Best smartphones 2012 over Rs 30,000

Best smartphones 2012 over Rs 30,000

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Launched in 2012, these handsets come with awe-inspiring features but with a premium price.

India's smartphone sales surge to 44 mn in 2013

India's smartphone sales surge to 44 mn in 2013

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Smartphone shipments stood at 16.2 million in 2012.

IN PICS: Top 5 smartphones for gaming

IN PICS: Top 5 smartphones for gaming

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Rahul Gupta of The Mobile Indian lists out the best smartphones for gaming aficionados.

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Budget smartphones will rule the market in 2015.

Dixon Technologies: Q4FY24 performance disappoints, valuation rich

Dixon Technologies: Q4FY24 performance disappoints, valuation rich

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Dixon Technologies' January-March quarter (Q4) results came in well below expectations, but the potential for signing up a new mobile client, and plans for backward integration into display manufacturing kept investors happy. Dixon's Q4FY24 revenue grew 52 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 4,660 crore, below Street consensus, due to weakness in consumer electronics (Rs 890 crore) and home appliances (Rs 294 crore) segments.

Smartphone segment sees a whopping 167% growth in India

Smartphone segment sees a whopping 167% growth in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Indian smartphone mobile segment is finally catching up with global peers.

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The device is intended for use in remote laboratory settings.

Meet the new kid in India's smartphone mart

Meet the new kid in India's smartphone mart

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Incubated for over three years, the OnePlus 5 comes with a Snapdragon 835 processor.

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

Which country has most smartphone users? Find out...

Which country has most smartphone users? Find out...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at how many people use smartphones around the world, including India.

Ringing Bells to offer Rs 251 smartphones from July 8

Ringing Bells to offer Rs 251 smartphones from July 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Around 30,000 customers went ahead with the booking despite a technical glitch and 7 crore people signed up for the phone.