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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.

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

Will Made In India Google Pixel Phones Sell Better?

Will Made In India Google Pixel Phones Sell Better?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Making the Pixel 8 in India will not necessarily bring the price down -- witness iPhones made in India that are more expensive than those in the US and Dubai.

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.

Apple seeks more time to comply with EU norm in older iPhones

Apple seeks more time to comply with EU norm in older iPhones

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Apple Inc has requested the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) to give it 18 to 24 months' exemption to comply with the European Union (EU) regulation of putting an USB charging port in all its older smartphones, mainly iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, which are assembled, exported and also sold in the domestic market. Apple's stance is different from that of Samsung, which has been pushing for an immediate implementation of the EU regulation. All smartphones by the South Korean giant already comply with the EU rules.

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.

Bharti Airtel profit tanks 31% on Nigerian Naira woes

Bharti Airtel profit tanks 31% on Nigerian Naira woes

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted a 31 per cent drop in consolidated profit to Rs 2,072 crore in the March quarter mainly due to devaluation of the Nigerian Naira. The company had registered a profit of Rs 3,005.6 crore in the year-ago period. The consolidated revenue of operations increased 4.4 per cent to Rs 37,599.1 crore during the quarter under review from Rs 36,009 crore a year earlier.

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.

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.

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.

Disney's 518 million cricket frenzy sets streaming records

Disney's 518 million cricket frenzy sets streaming records

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Disney had bought digital and streaming rights to show the ICC's tournaments in India

US electronics trade: India lags peers in plugging China gap

US electronics trade: India lags peers in plugging China gap

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

India is far behind global competitors such as Vietnam, Taiwan, and Mexico in increasing electronics exports to the US by making the most of Washington's tariff action against China. In 2018, the US imposed a 25 per cent punitive duty on a range of Chinese electronics items. The trade duties led to a sharp fall in Chinese electronics exports to the US from $207 billion in 2018 to $140.2 billion in 2019, down 32 per cent, according to Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) data, which has been analysed by ITC Trade Map.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Policy, valuations could keep rural stocks in play post-2024 polls result

Policy, valuations could keep rural stocks in play post-2024 polls result

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most brokerages are betting that the new government will shift to a policy focussing on boosting rural incomes and consumption since that has clearly been a pain point.

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

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.

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?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

In the quarter ending June 2022, the growth of Internet subscribers was less than one per cent of all of 2021.

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 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

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.

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.

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

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.

Vedanta plans to invest $20 bn in India in 4 years

Vedanta plans to invest $20 bn in India in 4 years

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Vedanta Group is aiming to invest $20 billion across all its businesses in India over the next four years, its chairman Anil Agarwal said on Wednesday. The group will sell the steel business only at the right price, and is committed to continue running it if it does not get the right price, Agarwal told PTI on the sidelines of a company event. "At the moment, we have a plan to invest $20 billion across sectors in four years time," Agarwal said.

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.

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.