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NIA foils ISIS men's plot to carry out IED blasts, 8 held after 19 raids

NIA foils ISIS men's plot to carry out IED blasts, 8 held after 19 raids

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The early morning crackdown against the terror group in Ballari and Bengaluru in Karnataka, Amaravati, Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra, Jamshedpur and Bokaro in Jharkhand and Delhi, led to the foiling of a plan by the accused to carry out terror acts, especially improvised explosive device blasts.

Huawei seeks to move up smartphone food chain with new Ascend P7

Huawei seeks to move up smartphone food chain with new Ascend P7

Rediff.com9 May 2014

The mobile -- billed as the world's slimmest phone at 6.5 mm thick -- will go on sale in 31 markets, including Britain, Germany and China, starting this month for 449 euros ($630) without a SIM card or service contract.

Not just selfies, your smartphone can now fight air pollution too

Not just selfies, your smartphone can now fight air pollution too

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Your smartphones could soon help you combat a deadly form of air pollution, thanks to a new low-cost and reliable method of detecting nitrogen dioxide.

At Rs 9,999, Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is one of the best smartphones

At Rs 9,999, Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is one of the best smartphones

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser might not offer anything outrageously awesome, but small things like a good user interface, big battery life are a treat.

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.

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.

Flipkart beats Amazon to top e-comm market with 48% share

Flipkart beats Amazon to top e-comm market with 48% share

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Walmart group firm Flipkart continues to dominate the e-commerce segment with 48 per cent market share while Softbank-backed Meesho has emerged as the fastest growing e-commerce platform in terms of user base in India, a latest report by AllianceBernstein said. According to the report, Flipkart's user base grew 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY), Meesho accelerated at 32 per cent while Amazon lagged at 13 per cent user growth primarily due to relative premium offerings as compared to peers. "As of FY23, Flipkart was the market leader, with a 48 per cent share in India eCommerce.

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.

iPhone 14 series: Launch of eSIM-only handsets has Indian buyers in a fix

iPhone 14 series: Launch of eSIM-only handsets has Indian buyers in a fix

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Apple's decision to launch the eSIM-only iPhone 14 series in the US has American buyers puzzled. Surprisingly, it stumped some Indian folks, too, despite the availability of a physical SIM slot in the India-centric iPhone 14 series. This is because a large number of Apple consumers in India get their iPhones at considerably cheaper rates from the US through visiting relatives, friends, family, et al. Their apprehensions are mostly about compatibility with Indian networks and eSIM availability in India.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

To escape backlash, handset makers of all major Chinese brands who have their own manufacturing lines in India or outsource from third party vendors here have decided to highlight Made-in-India in their packaging more prominently from now.

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.

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.

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

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

Analysts bet on FMCG, retail, consumer electronics ahead of festive season

Analysts bet on FMCG, retail, consumer electronics ahead of festive season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The recent equity market weakness has sobered up investor mood, but the coming festive season is keeping analysts upbeat on stocks related to the consumption basket. Among the lot, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail, and consumer electronics segments are expected to do well over the next few months, and investors should thus selectively take bets in these pockets, analysts suggest. "We expect good volume growth for the FMCG sector during the festive season with some improvement in rural demand.

Mobile Internet User Growth Slowed Down In 2021

Mobile Internet User Growth Slowed Down In 2021

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

By the end of December 2021, India had 389 million users who did not have access to mobile Internet, while there were 765.8 million mobile Internet users in the country.

Disney to offer free mobile streaming of cricket in India like rival JioCinema

Disney to offer free mobile streaming of cricket in India like rival JioCinema

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Hotstar on Friday said it will offer the Asia Cup and ICC Men's Cricket World Cup tournaments at no cost to users.

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.

'Human rights shouldn't be matter of sexual preference'

'Human rights shouldn't be matter of sexual preference'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'Isn't it important to give to us the rights that have been denied to us for decades?'

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Even as the Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, there are 34 countries where marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognised with the most recent country being Andorra.

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.

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.

Demand For AI Powered PCs Is On Rise

Demand For AI Powered PCs Is On Rise

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

A computer with NPU can handle a wide range of tasks directly on personal devices without relying on a Cloud service.

Indian can choose default search engine on Android phones: Google

Indian can choose default search engine on Android phones: Google

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

After failing to get a court order to block an antitrust ruling, Google on Wednesday said it will allow users in India to choose default search engine on Android-based smartphones. As part of the key changes the tech giant will make to its platforms and business in India in the aftermath of the landmark CCI ruling, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) will be able to license individual Google apps for pre-installation on their devices. Google is also updating the Android compatibility requirements to introduce changes for partners to build non-compatible or forked variants, the company said in its blog.

SC will hear Google's plea against tribunal order on Jan 18

SC will hear Google's plea against tribunal order on Jan 18

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear on January 18 a 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. The NCLAT, on January 4, had refused an interim stay on an order of the competition regulator and had asked Google to deposit 10 per cent of the amount. The NCLAT admitted the search giant's challenge to the CCI slapping a Rs 1,337.76 crore fine for abusing the dominant position of its Android smartphone operating system in the country.

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.

No ban on sale of Chinese smartphones priced under Rs 12,000: MoS IT

No ban on sale of Chinese smartphones priced under Rs 12,000: MoS IT

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The government has asked Chinese mobile companies to increase their exports from India and there is no proposal to ban the sale of handsets below Rs 12,000 made by such firms, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Monday. The Minister of State for Electronics and IT also said that Indian companies also have a role to play in the country's electronic ecosystem but it does not mean exclusion of foreign brands. "Only issue that we have raised and done very transparently with some of the Chinese brands is that we have said that our expectation is that they will do more exports.

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.

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'.

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericcson report

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericcson report

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

More than 100 million users with 5G-ready smartphones wish to upgrade to a 5G subscription in 2023 while a majority of them are open to adopting a higher data-tiered plan in the next 12 months, a report by Ericsson Consumer Lab has shown. Titled "Promise of 5G in India", the study carried out in the second quarter this year reflects the views of 300 million urban smartphone users. According to the study, consumer 5G readiness remains one of the highest in the world.

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.