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LG launches 4G enabled G2 smartphone at Rs 49,000

LG launches 4G enabled G2 smartphone at Rs 49,000

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

To enjoy 4G on move, customers just need to upgrade to a 4G SIM available at stores.

New 'smart' ring sends smartphone updates to your finger

New 'smart' ring sends smartphone updates to your finger

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A new bluetooth-enabled wearable ring allows users to check smartphone alerts and manage incoming calls right from their finger.

Can OnePlus grab the No 1 spot in India's premium smartphone market?

Can OnePlus grab the No 1 spot in India's premium smartphone market?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

By the end of 2017, the Chinese firm had emerged as the fastest growing brand after posting 343 per cent growth with 19 per cent market share for the full year.

SC refuses to entertain Google's plea against NCLAT order

SC refuses to entertain Google's plea against NCLAT order

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain the plea of US tech giant Google against an order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) refusing an interim stay on the competition regulator imposing a Rs 1,337 crore penalty on it. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and J B Pardiwala granted the US firm seven days to deposit 10 per cent of the penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Aqua i7: A good alternative to most 5-inch smartphones

Aqua i7: A good alternative to most 5-inch smartphones

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Intex's most expensive phone ticks quite a few boxes and makes a good impression.

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi could be where Modi has not been. Modi aspired to be with the pantheon of gods on the walls, while Rahul could sit with the family because there is a family member in the picture.

XOLO X900, smartphone with Intel Inside now in India

XOLO X900, smartphone with Intel Inside now in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The device will be available from April 23 for Rs 22,000, said a company statement.

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Researchers conducted the first ever large-scale and systematic study of exactly how the trusty apps on Android phones are able to talk to one another and trade information

Will these smartphones STEAL the thunder from iPhone 5?

Will these smartphones STEAL the thunder from iPhone 5?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The iPhone always has been and always will be the yardstick by which all others are measured. Therefore it is worth taking stock of the situation so far and finding out which -- if any -- stands even the slightest chance of stealing the spotlight from Apple's iPhone 5.

How much does iPhone 15 cost? Rs 79,900 to Rs 199,900

How much does iPhone 15 cost? Rs 79,900 to Rs 199,900

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Apple Inc has announced the India prices of the new variants of its bestselling smartphones - launched on Tuesday - as it assembles the device in the country. The new iPhone 15 range starts at Rs 79,900 for the 128 GB variant (the same price as the iPhone 14 when it was launched last year) and goes up to Rs 199,900 for the top-end Pro Max with a 6.7 inch screen and 1 TB (terabyte) storage. The world's most valuable company also launched three new upgraded Apple watches, starting with the SE at Rs 29,900 and going up to Ultra 2 at Rs 89,900.

Get into FIFA World Cup mania with your smartphone

Get into FIFA World Cup mania with your smartphone

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Get into the FIFA groove with your phone Games, apps, score updates, statistics...there's something for everyone in the digital world around the World Cup.

A look at the new Nokia N8 smartphone

A look at the new Nokia N8 smartphone

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

We recently got our hands on Nokia's upcoming flagship Symbian^3 device, the Nokia N8, which is due to release at the end of September. A hands-on preview to whet your appetite.

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet soon

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet soon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Low-cost mobile devices maker Datawind is all set to launch its Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet offer.

Why Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone despite the quirks

Why Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone despite the quirks

Rediff.com7 May 2013

While other flagship products may be flamboyant and have a better build, the S4 quietly gets the job done.

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Should you buy JioPhone Next? Here's what experts say

Should you buy JioPhone Next? Here's what experts say

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Reliance-Google's new smartphone has got mixed reviews from analysts and brokerages. The phone pricing is seen unattractive for low-end customers and bundled offers are being viewed as non-disruptive. While this could slow the pace of adoption, it could set the stage for tariff hikes in the industry, feel analysts.

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

Firstlook: Asus M10, an all-in-one smartphone

Firstlook: Asus M10, an all-in-one smartphone

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Here are some salient features of the Garmin-Asus M10 smartphone that was launched in India on March 30.

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The past few years have seen a frenzy of phone launches.

BlackBerry's cheaper smartphone Z3 to land in India next week

BlackBerry's cheaper smartphone Z3 to land in India next week

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

BlackBerry will unveil the 'next generation BlackBerry 10 devices' on June 25.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Review: Galaxy S5 is among the best smartphones of the year

Review: Galaxy S5 is among the best smartphones of the year

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

One of the biggest upgrades of the S5 over the S4 has been the introduction of a fingerprint scanner below the Home key.

Meet the brains behind India's cheapest smartphone

Meet the brains behind India's cheapest smartphone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'The money is safe with the payment services solutions provider'.

Top 5 Android smartphones between Rs 20k and Rs 30k

Top 5 Android smartphones between Rs 20k and Rs 30k

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The large variety of Android handsets that can be purchased and enjoyed in this segment is very difficult to choose from.

US chipmaker AMD to invest $400 mn in India

US chipmaker AMD to invest $400 mn in India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AM) on Friday announced a $400 million investment in India over the next five years and said it will build its largest design centre in Bengaluru. AMD chief technology officer Mark Papermaster made the announcement at the annual semiconductor conference in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Undeterred by Taiwan's Foxconn pulling out of his group's $20 billion semiconductor-making venture, mining baron Anil Agarwal said the first phase of Vedanta's chip-making project will be ready in two-and-a-half years.

Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The biggest attractions of the phone are the Sunlight Display and virtual IVR.

All you want to know about iPhone 15, Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2

All you want to know about iPhone 15, Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Both versions come up with the dynamic island feature that first debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max and the USB-C type charging. As per The Verge, an American technology-based website, the iPhone 15 also has an OLED Super Retina display, which supports Dolby Vision content with 1,600 nits of brightness. The peak brightness of this display is 2,000 nits in sunlight, double that of the iPhone 14. Apart from this, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus also has an improved camera system.

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Pasha, who had earlier received training in making bombs in Bangladesh, provided training to the Mangaluru blast case accused during their stay in a jail in Karnataka.

Review: Asus Zenfone AR sets the bar very high for smartphones of the future

Review: Asus Zenfone AR sets the bar very high for smartphones of the future

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

It is priced at a whooping 49,999, but to justify that, it has top-notch specs, says Uttaran Das Gupta

How to get India's 400m 2G users to upgrade to 4G or 5G

How to get India's 400m 2G users to upgrade to 4G or 5G

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

With India rolling out 5G services, can telcos get the sizeable 350-400 million 2G customers to upgrade to 4G, or even better -- but very improbably -- straight to 5G?

5 smartphones worth gifting your father

5 smartphones worth gifting your father

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

This Father's Day, surprise your father by gifting him a smartphone.

Odisha accident: AI portal, SIM card tracking help identify unclaimed bodies

Odisha accident: AI portal, SIM card tracking help identify unclaimed bodies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The railways initially called a team from the Unique Identification Authority of India to the site to take thumbprints of the dead to ascertain their identity.

Hurt by its success, people attack Indian democracy: PM's dig at Rahul

Hurt by its success, people attack Indian democracy: PM's dig at Rahul

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

When the country is full of confidence and resolve, and intellectuals of the world are optimistic about India, talk of pessimism, showing the country in poor light and hurting the morale of the country also takes place, he said at the India Today Conclave.

India's exports cross $800 bn in first 6 months of 2023

India's exports cross $800 bn in first 6 months of 2023

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A healthy growth in India's services segments has helped the country's total exports and imports of goods and services to cross the $800 billion mark during the first half of 2023, despite a slowdown in global demand, think tank GTRI said in a report on Monday. According to the analysis of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), exports of goods and services rose by 1.5 per cent to $385.4 billion during January-June this year, as against $379.5 billion in January-June 2022. Imports, however, dipped by 5.9 per cent to $415.5 billion during the six months of this year, as against $441.7 billion in January-June 2022.

Is iPhone X 'the future of the smartphone'?

Is iPhone X 'the future of the smartphone'?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Price, specifications, features and all that you need to know about Apple's hot new 10th anniversary phone.

NCLAT member recuses himself from Google's Play Store case

NCLAT member recuses himself from Google's Play Store case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A Judicial member of the appellate tribunal NCLAT has recused himself from hearing a petition filed by tech giant Google, appealing against Rs 936.44 crore penalty imposed by competition watchdog CCI for abusing its dominant position with respect to Play Store policies. On Monday, NCLAT bench Justice Rakesh Kumar and Alok Srivastava ordered Google's appeal to be listed before another bench of which Justice Rakesh Kumar is not a party. It has asked the registry of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to place it before the chairman of the appellate tribunal for this.

Now UP's identity is festivals, not mafia and disorder, says Adityanath

Now UP's identity is festivals, not mafia and disorder, says Adityanath

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

There are no riots and curfew in Uttar Pradesh now and all is good, he asserted.

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Apple's newest phone iPhone 14 will be made in India as the global tech titan bets big on the manufacturing prowess of the world's second-biggest smartphone market after China.

BJP gave first OBC PM, while Cong insulted them: Amit Shah

BJP gave first OBC PM, while Cong insulted them: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the opposition Congress of harassing and insulting the Other Backward Classes during its rule at the Centre, and asserted that it was the Bharatiya Janata Party that gave the first OBC prime minister to the country in the form of Narendra Modi.

As Russians Flee, Kherson Celebrates

As Russians Flee, Kherson Celebrates

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Ukrainians celebrate Russia's retreat from Kherson, the largest city it had occupied since its cruel invasion nearly nine months ago.