News for '-iphone'

Google toughens privacy compliance, disclosures for app developers

Google toughens privacy compliance, disclosures for app developers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Tech giant Alphabet on Monday launched a privacy feature on its app marketplace Google Play Store that will require developers to give people more information about how apps collect, share and secure users' data. Users will start seeing the data safety section in Google Play on Tuesday, and developers are required to complete this section for their apps by July 20. As app developers update their functionality or change their data handling practices, they will show the latest in the apps' data safety section.

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Though leading brands like Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo managed to absorb the initial lockdown shock and resumed their local production back to 60 per cent, they would likely suffer a 20-25 per cent loss of sales in the October-December quarter.

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Check out how Google's flagship phablet, the Nexus 6, will take on Apple and Samsung

CBI raids premises of ex-Maha HM Deshmukh in Nagpur, Mumbai

CBI raids premises of ex-Maha HM Deshmukh in Nagpur, Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A team of CBI officials reached the residence of Deshmukh in Nagpur and Mumbai this morning with necessary warrants.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is an iPhone killer

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is an iPhone killer

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

But the only stumbling block, and quite a dampener, would be the Rs 43,000 price tag, says Himanshu Juneja.

Smoked ganja during study in US due to sleeping disorder: Aryan Khan to NCB

Smoked ganja during study in US due to sleeping disorder: Aryan Khan to NCB

Rediff.com29 May 2022

In one of his statements before the NCB, Aryan Khan admitted that he started smoking ganja in the US in 2018 when he was doing graduation there, as per the chargesheet.

Onboarding of e-commerce giants crucial to ensure success of ONDC

Onboarding of e-commerce giants crucial to ensure success of ONDC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

When Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was conceived last December, the idea was to reduce the dominance of e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart. It was also to bring in a level-playing field for small merchants in India's fragmented but fast-growing $1-trillion retail market. However, those goals have changed now as large e-commerce players such as Flipkart, Amazon and Ecom Express are in various levels of talks with the ONDC team. They want to form partnerships like integrating with the network as well as providing their expertise to build it, according to the industry sources.

Apple Store to launch online in India on Sep 23

Apple Store to launch online in India on Sep 23

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The new online store, which will be launched on September 23, will provide customers with the same premium experience found in Apple Store locations around the world, delivered by online team members who are ready to offer their expertise, Apple said in a statement.

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

A father's amazing love for his child

A father's amazing love for his child

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

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Uddhav's Instagram images impress all!

Uddhav's Instagram images impress all!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

That Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is an avid photographer is known to all and on Wednesday, he showed how good he is. The 59-year-old posted two images to his Instagram feed, which got everyone talking. The first of the two pictures that Thackeray shared shows flowers in bloom, while the second captures a golden field against a blue sky.

Pegasus: Fresh plea in SC seeks probe into 2017 India-Israel deal

Pegasus: Fresh plea in SC seeks probe into 2017 India-Israel deal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The media report claiming India bought Pegasus spyware as part of a $2 billion defence deal with Israel in 2017 has triggered a major controversy with the Opposition alleging that the government indulged in illegal snooping that amounted to 'treason'.

Apple sees first sales dip in 13 years as super-growth era falters

Apple sees first sales dip in 13 years as super-growth era falters

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Despite the slowdown, Apple remains the most profitable company in the S&P 500 and the most valuable publicly traded US tech company

Wistron unit may restart in 15-20 days

Wistron unit may restart in 15-20 days

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Wistron, which earlier pegged the losses at Rs 437 crore, later notified the Taiwan stock exchange that the total losses were around Rs 50 crore.

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

Decoded: All you wanted to know about Pegasus

Decoded: All you wanted to know about Pegasus

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Given the costs, you would need to be a high-value target for a government agency to spend this sort of money, points out Devangshu Datta.

US court dismisses visa fraud lawsuit against Infy, Apple

US court dismisses visa fraud lawsuit against Infy, Apple

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The lawsuit was filed in 2016 by a whistleblower alleging that the iPhone maker Apple and Indian IT company Infosys conspired to bring two Indian nationals for training on B-1 visa instead of more expensive H1-B visa.

India offers homemade road map to Apple

India offers homemade road map to Apple

Rediff.com31 May 2017

It had requested the government to grant it 15 years of duty-free import of components to assemble its iPhones in the country, sharing a road map to slowly indigenise products.

Mobile phone PLI scheme extended by a year

Mobile phone PLI scheme extended by a year

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The government on Monday extended the period of production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing with a focus on mobile phones by a year until 2025-26. The base year of the scheme 2019-20 remains the same but the companies will have the option to choose their five-year period either from the base year or the year 2020-21 for calculation of the incentives under the scheme. "Now we have extended the tenure of the scheme from 2020-21 to 2025-26. "Earlier, it would have ended in 2024-25.

Pricing could spoil the iPhone party

Pricing could spoil the iPhone party

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

For many, Apple's highly anticipated launch on Tuesday was to be the answer to consumers in India, China and other emerging markets who craved some iOS magic in their life but could not afford its previous range.

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Indrani was spiritedly telegraphing details of the jewellery from the back of the court...

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

iPhone sales in India were up by 56 per cent during the period.

Six must-have iPhone apps

Six must-have iPhone apps

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Finding gems among the three lakh-plus Apple apps can be quite a daunting task. Which is why, we are doing it for you.

'China is ahead of India because our political leadership was behind'

'China is ahead of India because our political leadership was behind'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'You have to be a total anti-national bozo to shut down the Nokia plant in Sriperumbudur, which was the first large manufacturing plant for mobile phones in India.' 'Why was the unit shut down? Because of somebody's ego.'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products

Want to become a social media video star?

Want to become a social media video star?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Clips, a new app available on iTunes for making fun videos, is a wonderful addition to the social media scene and a handy tool for iPhone owners, says Abhik Sen

The 5 most popular smartphone brands in India

The 5 most popular smartphone brands in India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Xiaomi topped the chart as the most sold smartphone brand by its users with 26 per cent share, followed by Apple (20 per cent), Samsung (16 per cent), Vivo, and Motorola (6 per cent each) among others, it said. Most smartphones sold by users were in the sub-Rs 10,000 brackets, it added. Among models, the iPhone 7 was the hottest selling model along with some other models as well as Redmi Note 4 and OnePlus 6 during the year. The number of smartphone repairs was the highest in Delhi in 2020.

9 New Mobile Covers That Will Actually Enhance Your Overall Personality

9 New Mobile Covers That Will Actually Enhance Your Overall Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Take a look at some of the best quirky and fashionable back covers that has come out to keep your shiny new mobile protected just like new.

Top flagship phones and their wow features

Top flagship phones and their wow features

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Ashish Narsale lists the features of the phones that are the rage this festive season.

Why Apple may have to rewrite India growth plan

Why Apple may have to rewrite India growth plan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

To promote localisation of manufacturing and reduce its import bill, the government increased basic customs duty on mobile handsets - from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.

Apple India sales slow as consumers wait for offers

Apple India sales slow as consumers wait for offers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Apple follows the October to September calendar for its financial results.

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

iPhone sales in June quarter dropped 35% even as smartphone market grew 19%

Apple progresses in India's smartphone market

Apple progresses in India's smartphone market

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Sources say Apple is currently looking for a professional who can advise the company in dealing with the government.

Snooping has been around for ages

Snooping has been around for ages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Orwellian surveillance State is here. And here to stay, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Apple's Cook to visit India this week, to meet Modi

Apple's Cook to visit India this week, to meet Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Cook's visit, following a trip to China, comes at a crucial time as Apple looks for new growth markets after posting its first ever decline in iPhone sales

What will you do with Rs 80,500?

What will you do with Rs 80,500?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Will you bite the bait or rather do something else with that money?

Would you choose phone camera over DSLR?

Would you choose phone camera over DSLR?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'There are people clicking beautiful photos with a phone camera that others fail to achieve even with a DSLR' says Amit Mehra.

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

With the release of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has catapulted itself into a position where it can compete against the big boys of the mobile phone industry with consummate ease.

Apple takes lion's share in 4G handset market in India

Apple takes lion's share in 4G handset market in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Airtel offers 4G service in 1800 Mhz band frequency while other companies are yet to roll out their services.

Is the Chinese Mi 4 an iPhone killer?

Is the Chinese Mi 4 an iPhone killer?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

China's Xiaomi unveiled on Tuesday its new flagship Mi 4 smartphone, aimed squarely at the premium handset market dominated by Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.