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Apple ordered to pay nearly $533 mn for patent infringement

Apple ordered to pay nearly $533 mn for patent infringement

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Apple promised to appeal.

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

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.

How big is Apple? Find out...

How big is Apple? Find out...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

As of July 2011, Apple had 357 retail stores in 10 countries.

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The training is available for both students as well as mid-career developers.

Google launches Chrome-based notebooks

Google launches Chrome-based notebooks

Rediff.com12 May 2011

"Chromebooks", a Chrome operating system-based notebook PC that will be available online from June 15.

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Among all the geographies where Amazon is fighting regulators, India is the only place where its lines are also tangled in a major corporate battle, this one with India's largest company by market capitalisation over the acquisition of Mumbai-based Future Group's retail chain, the country's second largest. No other corporate entity in any country offers a challenge to Amazon's hegemony in a way Reliance Industries does - and the final hearing of an arbitration case filed at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre between the two may decide at least some of these issues. This legal battle between one of the world's most powerful corporations and one of India's most powerful conglomerates could be complicated by a host of other developments.

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Still, the earliest India will get to experience Apple online will be early 2020 and the company's first fully-owned signature store should be up around 2022 -- almost two decades after it had opened its first store worldwide, writes Nivedita Mookerji.

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work here, says US judge

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work here, says US judge

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

Google sells Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion

Google sells Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

It is Lenovo's second major deal on US soil in a week as the Chinese electronics company angles to get a foothold in major global computing markets. Lenovo last week said it would buy IBM's low-end server business for $2.3 billion.

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Shares of the company rose more than 1 percent to $99.44 in heavy trading.

Software developers try on Apple watch, see more apps coming

Software developers try on Apple watch, see more apps coming

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Software developers who tried on an Apple Watch for the first time on Friday predicted a rush of new apps over the next few months.

All eyes on Apple's Cook as Watch launch expected

All eyes on Apple's Cook as Watch launch expected

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Apple has said the watch will launch in April

iPhone 6: Will Apple create history again?

iPhone 6: Will Apple create history again?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The iPhone 6 represents the flagship smartphone of the company and whether or not it manages to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Sony Xperia Z3, you can bet Apple will create history once more.

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.

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Engineering student Hemanth Joseph, who bypassed Apple's activation lock, is now the poster boy for a young community of ethical hackers.

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.

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India's e-commerce market alone is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026, making it a prime industry for ambitious entrepreneurs, explains rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

All the things you will love about Apple's latest OS

All the things you will love about Apple's latest OS

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The macOS High Sierra is up and running.

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Google boss's absence at US-China internet forum meet raises eyebrows.

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apple said the new iPad Pro's screens will measure 12.9 inches diagonally

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Apple's shares swallow biggest loss in 4 years

Apple's shares swallow biggest loss in 4 years

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Possible higher dividend, capital gains taxes weigh.

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's new iPads missing 'wow' factor

Apple's new iPads missing 'wow' factor

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

It see modest improvements such as a fingerprint sensor.

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.

11 wow IOS features for Apple lovers!

11 wow IOS features for Apple lovers!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Shutterbugs will love the new add-ons.

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.

Google unveils Nexus 6, 9 to take on iPhone 6, in India by Nov

Google unveils Nexus 6, 9 to take on iPhone 6, in India by Nov

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Google had indicated that many more firsts could come from India in the days to come.

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The US launched an investigation, focusing on whether the tax in India and other countries discriminated against American companies, were retroactive, and reflected unreasonable tax policy.

Apple CEO's 2013 pay steady but sees part of stock award shrink

Apple CEO's 2013 pay steady but sees part of stock award shrink

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook earned roughly the same in 2013 as in 2012, but lost part of his performance-based stock award during a year in which intense competition and margin pressure bludgeoned the iPhone maker's stock.

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%

New Google Nexus 7 tablet to hit the market by July

New Google Nexus 7 tablet to hit the market by July

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Google is planning to sell the next-generation Nexus 7 tablet from July that will feature Qualcomm Inc's Snapdragon processor. It is expected to retain the aggressive pricing.

Committed to growing, investing more in India, Tim Cook tells PM Modi

Committed to growing, investing more in India, Tim Cook tells PM Modi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the iPhone manufacturer is looking to invest more in the world's second-largest smartphone market. Cook, on his first trip to India in seven years, opened Apple's first retail store in the country in Mumbai on Tuesday and will launch another in Delhi on Thursday. Looking to replicate what China did to Apple's business in the last 15 years, the tech giant is eyeing India's massive market with an expanding middle class to power sales growth, and potentially make it a home base for the production of millions of Apple devices.

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Internet major Google is facing probes by fair trade regulators in India, Europe and three other jurisdictions for alleged anti-competitive practices.

Larry spends $900mn on his 1st day as Google CEO

Larry spends $900mn on his 1st day as Google CEO

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Google has admitted that it is lagging behind other industry players such as Apple and Microsoft in terms of the number of patents it holds.

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Online search giant Google's operating system (OS) for the mobile platform, Android, is fast gaining ground in the US. However, in India, Android trails with a single-digit market share.

Everything you want to know about limitations of Apple IDs

Everything you want to know about limitations of Apple IDs

Rediff.com9 May 2014

As parents come to realize the limitations of their Apple ID and Google Play strategies, they are frustrated.

'India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne'

'India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The smartphones are priced Rs 6,399 onwards.