News for 'Apple Inc'

Nirmala Sitharaman says discussing Apple's request for FDI rules waiver

Nirmala Sitharaman says discussing Apple's request for FDI rules waiver

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The minister, however, said she was not in favour of relaxing rules for Apple to sell refurbished second-hand phones in India

Don't portray Steve Jobs as a 'bully', say top tech cos

Don't portray Steve Jobs as a 'bully', say top tech cos

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Tech workers filed a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc, Google Inc , Intel Inc and Adobe Systems Inc in 2011, alleging they conspired to avoid competing for each other's employees in order to avert a salary war.

Pegatron factory may start ops soon, no impact on supply of iPhone15 series

Pegatron factory may start ops soon, no impact on supply of iPhone15 series

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Even as top Pegatron executives went to the factory near Chennai on Tuesday to make an assessment of the fire damage to decide on a possible date for resuming operations, sources said the impact of the closure will be minimal for Apple's iPhone production. Late in the evening sources said that the factory might be operational soon-but said they are waiting for a final update. It will also not impact the availability of the newly-launched iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, they said.

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Apple has not divulged much specific detail on HealthKit, which is expected to be incorporated into the iPhone 6 come September.

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

Apple TV comes with 'apps'; big iPad aimed at business

Apple TV comes with 'apps'; big iPad aimed at business

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Twitter users were generally impressed with Apple TV, with some people joking that they would have to buy a TV to use the Siri remote and app store.

Apple unveils recycling robot to take apart iPhones

Apple unveils recycling robot to take apart iPhones

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

It can take apart one iPhone 6 every 11 seconds to recover aluminum, copper, tin, tungsten, cobalt, gold and silver parts

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

Govt nearly doubles PLI scheme share of five key industry segments

Govt nearly doubles PLI scheme share of five key industry segments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In a big push to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the government has nearly doubled (increase of 81 per cent) the allocation in five key industry segments from Rs 8,405 crore in the Revised Estimate of FY24 to Rs 15,198 crore in the Interim Budget for FY25. The segments cover over eight PLI schemes, including mobile phones, IT hardware, pharma (PLIs for medical devices, intermediates and pharmaceuticals), food processing, telecom hardware and, auto and auto components. In FY24, DPIIT officials, however, said that the disbursements would be much higher at around Rs 11,000 crore than what has been budgeted for the year.

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

Apple's nine-year iPhone juggernaut stops with first sales decline

Apple's nine-year iPhone juggernaut stops with first sales decline

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Apple said it sold 51.2 million iPhones in its second fiscal quarter, down from 61.2 million in the same quarter a year ago but above analysts' estimates of about 50 million devices.

Apple to offer mobile payments service in UK in July

Apple to offer mobile payments service in UK in July

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Apple Pay will be available in 250,000 locations across the UK.

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Tech major is in discussion with film-makers, sport administrators to enter the fast-growing sectors.

New scheme for EVs may put global majors in fast lane

New scheme for EVs may put global majors in fast lane

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The new scheme, promoting manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) by global majors, will give a fillip to companies like Tesla and its upstart rival Vinfast, both of whom have lobbied for lower import duties from the Centre. While Vinfast has already announced an investment of Rs 4,000 crore to set up an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Tamil Nadu, Tesla's next move will be watched carefully. Four years ago, Musk announced that his company would come to India.

How Apple CEO plans to counter iPhone worries

How Apple CEO plans to counter iPhone worries

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Artificial intelligence and augmented reality will reinforce the importance of the iPhone, says Tim Cook.

Apple, Google, 2 others to pay $325 mln to settle hiring lawsuit

Apple, Google, 2 others to pay $325 mln to settle hiring lawsuit

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Employees accused them of limiting competition by colluding not to poach each other's talent.

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Sales of Apple's smartphones in China have suffered a setback.

Will Apple's latest strategies help push India sales?

Will Apple's latest strategies help push India sales?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Recently, Apple did two things differently. First, it entered video streaming sector with cheaper options and second it has opened up its OTT service for non-Apple users too.

Apple bets big on iPhone 6, asks suppliers for 80 million units

Apple bets big on iPhone 6, asks suppliers for 80 million units

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Apple Inc has asked suppliers to manufacture between 70 million and 80 million of its two forthcoming large-screen iPhones by the end of the year, its largest initial production run of iPhones, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

When will Apple hit $1 trillion stock market value?

When will Apple hit $1 trillion stock market value?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Apple's stock market value rose beyond $700 billion.

Apple promises fix very soon for Macs with failed encryption

Apple promises fix "very soon" for Macs with failed encryption

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Apple Inc has said it will issue a software update very soon to cut off the ability of spies and hackers to grab email and other sensitive data from Mac computers.

Samsung vs Apple: The musical chair continues

Samsung vs Apple: The musical chair continues

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Analysts point to a pattern with Samsung gaining leadership position in the prime segment during Feb-Aug every year. Apple overtakes Sept onwards

Swiss watch industry sees no threat from Apple Watch

Swiss watch industry sees no threat from Apple Watch

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Apple Inc's iPod upended the music industry, and its iPhone knocked Nokia off its smartphone perch, but Swiss watch makers breezily dismissed warnings that the technology giant's new wristwatch gadget could do something similar to them.

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Foxconn means serious business in India. Its delegation to India was led by its Chairman Young Liu who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Apple and Google adopted strong default encryption in late 2014.

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

It might give Apple a boost in the fast-growing Indian, Middle East and African markets but also risks cutting its average phone prices and profit margins

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Wrist bands range from leather and stainless steel to sports models in hues from pink to blue.

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets Modi; launches update of PM's mobile app

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets Modi; launches update of PM's mobile app

Rediff.com21 May 2016

"Thank you @tim_cook! Friends, welcome & happy volunteering. Your views & efforts are always enriching," Modi tweeted after meeting Cook.

Wistron: 'We made mistakes as we expanded'

Wistron: 'We made mistakes as we expanded'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

iPhone SE 2020 is one of the popular phones like Apple 11, which is the biggest seller in the domestic market.

Google buys Wavii for $30 million

Google buys Wavii for $30 million

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Google's successful bid came after Apple Inc had expressed interest in buying Wavii to incorporate the startup's natural language technology into Siri, Apple's voice-activated personal assistant feature, said the person, who declined to be named because the deal has not been publicly announced.

Big problem for fund managers: Liking Apple too much

Big problem for fund managers: Liking Apple too much

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Burham didn't set out to have such a big stake in Apple.

After Foxconn, Taiwan's Quanta weighs making in India

After Foxconn, Taiwan's Quanta weighs making in India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Quanta also manufactures laptops for Hewlett-Packard and is the main assembler for the smartwatch released recently by Apple.

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apple still has a request pending for a sales ban against newer Samsung phones in that proceeding.

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

For years, India has been a low priority for Apple as spending power is weaker than in China

Is iPhone's fingerprint scanner hacked?

Is iPhone's fingerprint scanner hacked?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

A group of German hackers claimed to have cracked the iPhone fingerprint scanner on Sunday, just two days after Apple Inc launched the technology that it promises will better protect devices from criminals and snoopers seeking access.

3 JNU professors move HC to preserve CCTV footage

3 JNU professors move HC to preserve CCTV footage

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The petition also sought directions for preservation and retrieval of all material/evidences available with WhatsApp INC, Google INC and Apple INC pertaining to relevant data of WhatsApp groups 'Unity Against Left' and 'Friends of RSS' including messages, pictures, videos and phone numbers of the members, in connection with the violence at JNU.

Samsung's smartphone primacy under threat from Apple

Samsung's smartphone primacy under threat from Apple

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

It's earnings from mobile gadgets dropped 64%

Take my phone, I don't care: Rahul on snooping row

Take my phone, I don't care: Rahul on snooping row

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that people in his office, several party and other opposition leaders have been sent a warning by Apple of state-sponsored attackers targeting their phone, and alleged that as soon as the Adani issue is touched, probe agencies and snooping are deployed.

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.