News for 'smartphones'

Now Docoss X1, a smartphone for Rs 888!

Now Docoss X1, a smartphone for Rs 888!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A company based in Jaipur has sprung up overnight with a Rs 888 Android phone - Docoss X1.

Nokia, Microsoft in JV to boost smartphone biz

Nokia, Microsoft in JV to boost smartphone biz

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The two entities would form a "broad strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths and expertise to create a new global mobile ecosystem."

Mozilla to launch Rs 1,500 Firefox smartphones in India

Mozilla to launch Rs 1,500 Firefox smartphones in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The software company has already tied up with handset makers such as Intex and Spice.

Soon, you won't need smartphone for mobile money transfers

Soon, you won't need smartphone for mobile money transfers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley might next month launch mobile banking services for people not using smartphones.

Smartphones flood market in festive season

Smartphones flood market in festive season

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

To cash in on the festive season, mobile handset makers like Apple, HTC, Karbonn and Lava have launched a series of smartphones in the price range starting from Rs 5,000 to Rs 59,500 for Indian consumers.

How smartphones stretch our working days

How smartphones stretch our working days

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The study suggests that by giving users round the clock access to emails, the all-singing, all-dancing mobile phone adds as much as two hours to their working day.

Check out Nokia's Linux smartphone!

Check out Nokia's Linux smartphone!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Nokia has unveiled its first high-end smartphone running on Linux software.

Top 5 smartphones between Rs 10k and Rs 20k

Top 5 smartphones between Rs 10k and Rs 20k

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Choose the best smartphones based on fresh release, recent software, good camera, decent display and fair to great battery life.

Bullish on 5G, Xiaomi to launch sub-Rs 15K phones

Bullish on 5G, Xiaomi to launch sub-Rs 15K phones

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Xiaomi will strengthen its product portfolio and launch 5G devices in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment as it looks to increase its market share in the segment. Xiaomi led the shipments in overall smartphone category in 2021 with a 24 per cent share, according to Counterpoint Research. However, in the 5G segment it is ranked fourth behind One Plus, Samsung, and Vivo, with a 13 per cent share.

PHOTOS: Samsung's 16MP Galaxy Camera smartphone

PHOTOS: Samsung's 16MP Galaxy Camera smartphone

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Samsung has launched its first Android-based camera smartphone at IFA 2012

Will Gehlot-Sachin rift spoil Cong's prospects of retaining Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot-Sachin rift spoil Cong's prospects of retaining Rajasthan?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Infighting between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot has been out in the open throughout the Congress term.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 20K with best battery life

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 20K with best battery life

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Lenovo P780, Lenovo P770, Xolo B700, Salora PowerMaxx Z1 and the Sony Xperia C are currently the best Android smartphones under Rs 20,000 in terms of their battery life.

5 ways to make your smartphone battery last LONGER

5 ways to make your smartphone battery last LONGER

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

5 ways that can help you prolong the time between recharges

A look at the best smartphones money can buy

A look at the best smartphones money can buy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Indians are going to invest in 12 million smartphones this year.

Best smartphones to buy this Diwali

Best smartphones to buy this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

As part of a special series on gadget shopping for the festive season, we bring you a list of the the top 10 phones you can buy, ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 45,000.

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has filed its first charge sheet in connection with its money laundering probe against Chinese smartphone maker Vivo-India and some others, official sources said on Thursday. The prosecution complaint was filed before the court of Special Judge Kiran Gupta in New Delhi on Wednesday under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Vivo-India has been named an accused apart from those arrested in this case, the sources told PTI. The judge posted the matter for consideration on December 13.

Xiaomi Mi3: The best budget smartphone

Xiaomi Mi3: The best budget smartphone

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Flipkart crashing when sale of Xiaomi's Mi3 opened proves the phone has generated much interest.

Buying a smartphone? 3 QUICK FACTS

Buying a smartphone? 3 QUICK FACTS

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Get Ahead reader Arun Iyer lists out three quick facts smartphone buyers must know before choosing the mobile they desire.

Wistron Deal: Tata Gets Global Reach, Apple Gets to Hedge Geopolitical Bets

Wistron Deal: Tata Gets Global Reach, Apple Gets to Hedge Geopolitical Bets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The government's target of hitting $52 billion to $58 billion in mobile phone exports in FY26 has been faltering; an Indian corporate group with financial muscle will help.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

While selecting these phones we have considered minute details of their specification sheet. Most emphasis was given to the performance, battery and camera of the handsets.

Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 for every OS

Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 for every OS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Here is a listing of the best smartphones you can get between Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000, on each operating system out there, bar iOS.

Samsung launches 'Stay New' plan to upgrade to new smartphones

Samsung launches 'Stay New' plan to upgrade to new smartphones

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

'Stay New' empowers the customer to own a Galaxy smartphone of choice and upgrade the same in future, Samsung said.

Why Nokia's Android smartphones will disappoint you

Why Nokia's Android smartphones will disappoint you

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Below par display, processor and storage are definite turn offs for Nokia fans.

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.

Smartphone sales exceed feature phones in Q2 of 2013: Gartner

Smartphone sales exceed feature phones in Q2 of 2013: Gartner

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

This is the first time that sales of smartphones exceeded that of feature phones.

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Android M would be built directly into cars allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the internet without even plugging in their smartphones.

19 must-have Android smartphone apps

19 must-have Android smartphone apps

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Get Ahead reader Kartheek Pathuri lists out 19 must-have Android apps for your smartphone in response to our reader invite.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 6,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Feature phones are cheap but have limited ability. But with smartphones, you can install apps and do many more things.

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

India has been able to attract 40 global smartphone makers to the country -- creating at least 50,000 jobs. But GST could hurt that, discovers Ayan Pramanik.

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Samsung also unveiled its slimmest Galaxy handset.

Smartphones: The hottest gizmo in 2010

Smartphones: The hottest gizmo in 2010

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The field of technology in the year 2010 was quite exciting and eventful especially in the segment of mobile phones, which returned as status symbols in India in its latest avatar - the smartphones.

9 awesome smartphones the world is waiting for in 2014

9 awesome smartphones the world is waiting for in 2014

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The New Year is just a couple of weeks away and 2013 has seen an unending line of smartphones entering the market.

Spice launches 3G-enable Android smartphone for Rs 5,199

Spice launches 3G-enable Android smartphone for Rs 5,199

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The phone comes with 13.Ghz dual core processor and 512MB RAM.

Smartphone war gets hotter, Xiaomi to unveil Mi4 in India soon

Smartphone war gets hotter, Xiaomi to unveil Mi4 in India soon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is expected to launch its latest 4G device Mi4 in the country later this month as it looks to strengthen its position in the booming Indian smartphone market.

Guys, your smartphone can affect your fertility

Guys, your smartphone can affect your fertility

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Mobile phones could be doing more harm than good.

Top 5 smartphones between Rs 10k and 20k

Top 5 smartphones between Rs 10k and 20k

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Quick look at five smartphones that manage to top the charts with variety of features and the trade-offs one can live with.

BJP insults tribals by calling them vanvasi: Rahul

BJP insults tribals by calling them vanvasi: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Addressing a party rally in Rajasthan, Gandhi also flayed the BJP over the situation in ethnic strife-torn Manipur and said the ideology of the BJP has set the northeastern state on fire.

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Sale of iPhones hits the bottom; firms to postpone new launches; shipment might fall short of 2016 target.

Top 5 smartphones over Rs 40k

Top 5 smartphones over Rs 40k

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

If you have the money, these feature-rich, hot-selling smartphones are yours for the asking.

Five dual-core Android smartphones under Rs 25,000

Five dual-core Android smartphones under Rs 25,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

If you thought a dual-core Android powered smartphone was out of your reach, think again!