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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.

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!

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

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.

Nearly Rs 41,000 crore unspent in govt's Rs 1.97 trillion PLI scheme

Nearly Rs 41,000 crore unspent in govt's Rs 1.97 trillion PLI scheme

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Of the Rs 1.97 trillion that the government intends to spend on all 14 production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, around Rs 41,000 crore remains unutilised as of now, according to a senior government official. This means that 80 per cent of the total allocated amount, or Rs 1.56 trillion, will be used to pay incentives to companies eligible to claim benefits over the next few years. The unutilised amount/savings result from undersubscription, lukewarm responses in the case of schemes such as textile, as well as a reduction in the allocation of schemes.

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.

Soon, smartphones that can CHANGE shape

Soon, smartphones that can CHANGE shape

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Morphees are self-actuated flexible mobile devices that can change shape on-demand.

TOP 5: Best of the best smartphones worth buying

TOP 5: Best of the best smartphones worth buying

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Here is a minutely debated list of five smartphones that are the best of the best in their own ways and for most needs.

Lenovo launches Vibe X2 smartphone for Rs 19,999

Lenovo launches Vibe X2 smartphone for Rs 19,999

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Chinese tech giant Lenovo unveiled its new 'layered' smartphone - Vibe X2 - priced at Rs 19,999 in India.

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.

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The company wants to put Android handset in every hand.

Meet the low-profile businessman who launched a smartphone for Rs 251!

Meet the low-profile businessman who launched a smartphone for Rs 251!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Mohit Kumar Goel has created a flutter in India launching the world's cheapest smartphone.

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Fintech major PhonePe on Wednesday announced the launch of its homegrown Indus Appstore specifically for the Indian market, in a bid to compete with global incumbents like Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. The Indus Appstore is PhonePe's attempt at creating a more competitive and localised mobile app store economy for India, which is already the world's largest market for mobile apps.

Is Micromax India's No 1 smartphone vendor? Samsung cries foul

Is Micromax India's No 1 smartphone vendor? Samsung cries foul

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Micromax accounted for 22 per cent of smartphone sales in India

5 reasons why this Chinese smartphone wows us!

5 reasons why this Chinese smartphone wows us!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Gionee S5.5 isn't the slimmest phone in its segment, but it is a great value for money product to be considered.

How to improve your smartphone SECURITY

How to improve your smartphone SECURITY

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

If you don't follow these tips your bank details and credit card info could be compromised.

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

Moto G: The best budget smartphone money can buy

Moto G: The best budget smartphone money can buy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Light, attractive and incredibly powerful, the Moto G could easily be the best buy under 15K.

Now, use smartphones to mark attendance

Now, use smartphones to mark attendance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

If the employee is at a customer's location in some other country, his location and the amount of tine he spends with the client would be reflected

PHOTOS: Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30,000

PHOTOS: Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30,000

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Here is a quick list of top five smartphones that promise almost best of all round performance for a price over Rs 30,000.

Three top smartphones priced under Rs 5,000

Three top smartphones priced under Rs 5,000

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Affordable and packed with features, these devices score high on the value-for-money proposition.

India-EFTA trade pact: How Swiss firms stand to gain

India-EFTA trade pact: How Swiss firms stand to gain

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

Cheapest smartphone maker suspends taking orders for 24 hours

Cheapest smartphone maker suspends taking orders for 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

There have been several complaints about the bookings.

Apple reclaims most valued brand title; Tata only Indian brand in top 100

Apple reclaims most valued brand title; Tata only Indian brand in top 100

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Technology companies continue to be the most valued brands globally, with the top five most valued companies from the technology sector, according to Brand Finance 2024. Samsung has entered the top five most valued brands globally. Apple secured the first position after falling to the second spot in 2023.

Top 5 cheapest Android smartphones with 1 GB RAM

Top 5 cheapest Android smartphones with 1 GB RAM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Most low cost smartphones suffer from too little RAM making them incompetent for multi-tasking and gaming.

Samsung to launch smartphone with curved display in October

Samsung to launch smartphone with curved display in October

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Curved displays are an early stage in screen evolution, which is shifting to bendable or foldable designs.

Top 19 smartphones worth waiting for

Top 19 smartphones worth waiting for

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Festive season is just around the corner and to capitalise on it companies are gearing up to launch exciting smartphones.

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.

Nokia unveils three new smartphones

Nokia unveils three new smartphones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Taking the fight to rivals manufacturing high-end mobile devices, the world's largest handset-maker, Nokia, on Tuesday unveiled three new smartphones in an attempt to increase its market share.

New BlackBerry Pearl Smartphone @ Rs 21,990

New BlackBerry Pearl Smartphone @ Rs 21,990

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphone allows easy typing and dialing. The smartphone's external display offers previewing calendar reminders, email, text messages and phone calls. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip is a powerful, compact smartphone equipped to deliver a wide range of applications, said Sanjay Gupta, chief marketing officer, Mobile Services, Airtel.

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

According to the company, 200,000 handsets have already been shipped in the country for the first phase of delivery.

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fans tuning in to the 2016 World Chess Championship from home may well have the best seats in the house, with the tournament set to be broadcast live in 360-degree Virtual Reality (VR) -- a first in any sport, organisers say.

New smartphone that can send scents!

New smartphone that can send scents!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The scents can be sent via email, tweet, or text, researchers said.