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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Complaint filed against Flipkart, Bachchan for 'misleading' ad

Complaint filed against Flipkart, Bachchan for 'misleading' ad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs against a Flipkart advertisement featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, terming the advertisement as "misleading". The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in its complaint to the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) termed the advertisement "misleading" and against the country's small retailers. It has also sought withdrawal of the advertisement, according to a statement. CAIT demanded that a penalty be imposed on Flipkart as per relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act for "false or misleading advertisement" and imposition of a Rs 10 lakh fine on Bachchan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is your smartphone spying on you?

Is your smartphone spying on you?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Rajeev Srinivasan on why consumers must be careful with their powerful mobile devices.

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.

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!

Samsung unveils largest smartphone yet: Galaxy Mega

Samsung unveils largest smartphone yet: Galaxy Mega

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

From May, the company will start selling the Galaxy Mega phablets that come with 6.3-inch and 5.8-inch displays.

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.

Rise in cyber threats to smartphones

Rise in cyber threats to smartphones

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

India, which is expected to be home to four million smartphones in the next two years, is already on the cyber criminal map.

Coming Soon! 5G Phones Under Rs 10,000

Coming Soon! 5G Phones Under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'By the end of 2022, we expect the installed base of 5G smartphones in India to reach 80-85 million.'

RIM launches BlackBerry smartphone at Rs 10,990

RIM launches BlackBerry smartphone at Rs 10,990

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion (RIM) on launched its new smartphone 'Curve 9220' priced at Rs 10,990, a move aimed at strengthening its presence in India, which is one of its fast growing markets.

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.

GenAI, climate & fintech, hot bets for investors next year: Accel's Prakash

GenAI, climate & fintech, hot bets for investors next year: Accel's Prakash

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), climate tech and fintech sectors will be the hot areas for venture capitalists and founders in the next year, according to the prediction by Prashanth Prakash, founding partner of the global venture capital firm Accel Partners in India and the chairperson of Karnataka Startup Vision Group. Prakash said that about $25 billion has been invested into building Gen AI globally. But a lot of that capital has not yet come to India, opening up huge opportunities for startups in the country.

Samsung warns of difficult 2016 as smartphone market peaks

Samsung warns of difficult 2016 as smartphone market peaks

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Says that 'challenging business conditions' would remain in current quarter, even as it posted an operating profit of $5.05 billion for December quarter

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Feature phones will be sold through the trade channel. Recently, Maxx had launched its AX356 GenxDroid7 for Rs 3,696.

Samsung plans faster Galaxy S4 smartphone

Samsung plans faster Galaxy S4 smartphone

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The new phone will transmit data at nearly twice the normal speed.

Smartphone wars: Nokia Asha vs Samsug Rex

Smartphone wars: Nokia Asha vs Samsug Rex

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Don't be surprised, for the Nokia Asha series smartphones offer better gaming, music, Internet and social experience than phones that come under the Samsung Rex brand.

Moto G4: The best budget smartphone

Moto G4: The best budget smartphone

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The phone has a big 5.5-inch screen, a great move for those who like watching movies and streaming videos.

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

NavIC consists of a constellation of seven satellites and a network of ground stations and is touted to be more accurate than GPS.

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Two full-fledged semiconductor fabrication plants are going to come up in India very soon entailing multi-billion dollar investment besides several chip assembly and packaging units, Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. In an interview with PTI, the minister confirmed that the two projects include a $8 billion proposal submitted by Israel-based Tower Semiconductors and the other from Tata Group. "I am happy to share this with you and you are probably the first one I'm sharing this with.

Smartphones and tablets displacing household gadgets in UK

Smartphones and tablets displacing household gadgets in UK

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Between 2012 and 2013, smartphone ownership increased sharply (up 20 per cent), while tablet ownership increased dramatically (up 125 per cent) in the UK, the research found.

Nokia unveils metal-body Lumia 925 smartphone

Nokia unveils metal-body Lumia 925 smartphone

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The phone is lighter than Lumia 920 and will hit the market in June.

Micromax launches Canvas Blaze smartphone @ Rs 11,000

Micromax launches Canvas Blaze smartphone @ Rs 11,000

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Canvas Blaze will have one sim slot that will work on 3G equivalent CDMA network of MTS and the other will support GSM sim which can work on network of telecom players like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular etc.

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

You can buy them for your personal use or gift it to someone you love. Here are top 10 smartphones and tablets currently going hot in the market.

Now, smartphone app that can control everything

Now, smartphone app that can control everything

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The application developed by a Texas-based mobile app company can control media boxes like Apple TV, digital video recorder, smart TVs, thermostats, garage door openers and anything else that is connected to the internet, the New Scientist reported.

Look: India's FIRST quad-core smartphone at Rs 11k

Look: India's FIRST quad-core smartphone at Rs 11k

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The Indian market is expected to see launch of the first quad-core smartphone, S1 Titanium, in first week of February by Karbonn Mobiles.