News for 'Big Apple'

Apple, Samsung face the onslaught of new sleek devices

Apple, Samsung face the onslaught of new sleek devices

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A fleet of cutting-edge premium handsets have been lined up by OnePlus, Google, Huawei and Nokia.

Will Apple's gamble with new iPhones work?

Will Apple's gamble with new iPhones work?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Fears of Chinese economic troubles and slowing iPhone demand vaporized more than $100 billion of the company's value since mid-July, reducing its market capitalization to $630 billion.

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Apple and Samsung are international players and should work as a team with domestic companies to transform India into a global powerhouse: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

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

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The search giant's music streaming service in India is priced a third lower than the iPhone maker's subscription fee.

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Two full-fledged semiconductor fabrication plants are going to come up in India very soon entailing multi-billion dollar investment besides several chip assembly and packaging units, Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. In an interview with PTI, the minister confirmed that the two projects include a $8 billion proposal submitted by Israel-based Tower Semiconductors and the other from Tata Group. "I am happy to share this with you and you are probably the first one I'm sharing this with.

Should Big Tech be broken up?

Should Big Tech be broken up?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Are the big five using their dominance to shut out rivals? That is the key question, says Prosenjit Datta.

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.'

Will Made In India Google Pixel Phones Sell Better?

Will Made In India Google Pixel Phones Sell Better?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Making the Pixel 8 in India will not necessarily bring the price down -- witness iPhones made in India that are more expensive than those in the US and Dubai.

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.

Apple patent case exposes trade arbiter's flaws

Apple patent case exposes trade arbiter's flaws

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A US ban on imports of older iPhones and iPads is example of the International Trade Commission being too quick to block products on dubious grounds.

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.

Prasad lauds Apple CEO's India commitment, calls for business

Prasad lauds Apple CEO's India commitment, calls for business

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Apple, which is seeing declining sales elsewhere in the world, is betting big on India for growth as sales here saw an impressive 56 per cent growth in the January-March 2016 quarter.

Apple iOS 9 gets bolder!

Apple iOS 9 gets bolder!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

We enlist some of the key features of iOS 9, so sit tight.

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.

Will EV Policy Lure Tesla?

Will EV Policy Lure Tesla?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

If Tesla comes in, India's position as a manufacturing hub will rise many notches, as it will become only the second country, after China, to have both Apple as well as Tesla.

Apple speeds up refunds to boost online sales

Apple speeds up refunds to boost online sales

Rediff.com13 May 2014

According to retail-intelligence firm StellaService, customers who buy a product from Apple's online store can get a refund in under a week, versus 10 days previously.

Apple edges out Samsung in global smartphone sales

Apple edges out Samsung in global smartphone sales

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Samsung also battling low-cost Chinese vendors.

Foreign Brands Are Eyeing India Again

Foreign Brands Are Eyeing India Again

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Whether it's Carrefour, Ford, or other foreign majors, they are ready to adjust their strategies and design their plans in a way that would address the Indian consumption story.

One idea Samsung could safely copy from Apple

One idea Samsung could safely copy from Apple

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

With reserves accumulating fast, it can afford to mimic Apple by giving more to investors.

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.

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.

Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Shareholders may once again be underestimating the staying power of the company's margins.

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Apple sells more iPhones than expected, shares jump

Apple sells more iPhones than expected, shares jump

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Apple reduced channel inventory by $3.6 billion.

Samsung ordered to pay $120 million to Apple

Samsung ordered to pay $120 million to Apple

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Jury finds that Samsung had infringed two Apple patents

Apple details government information requests for first time

Apple details government information requests for first time

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Apple, along with other technology companies, is allowed only to report such numbers in increments of 1,000

Apple's new iPhone, iPad and TV fail to impress investors

Apple's new iPhone, iPad and TV fail to impress investors

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Apple Inc unveiled a new TV set top box that responds to voice commands and fresh iPhones that sense the pressure of a finger tap, changes which underwhelmed many social media commenters and investors.

Developers wrestle with making 'killer app' for Apple Watch

Developers wrestle with making 'killer app' for Apple Watch

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

App makers are passionate about developing for the Apple Watch.

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Samsung has reason to be worried.

The Apple Watch: Is it a gadget or a fashion statement?

The Apple Watch: Is it a gadget or a fashion statement?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The company isn't talking about plans for marketing the Apple Watch

Online vs offline retail: Industry divided over Piyush Goyal's comments

Online vs offline retail: Industry divided over Piyush Goyal's comments

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's recent comments on large e-commerce players have reignited the debate about their impact on smaller offline retailers. On Wednesday, Goyal said that the rapid growth of e-commerce in India is a "cause for concern" and is diminishing the market share of small, mom-and-pop stores by offering high-margin products such as consumer electronics and apparel at discounted rates.

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Messi mania highlights 'epic' year for MLS, Garber says

Will Apple's latest iPhones have takers? The jury is out

Will Apple's latest iPhones have takers? The jury is out

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Apple has done everything engineeringly possible to minimize the downsides of having a big phone.

Vada Pav is 19 on World's 50 Top Sandwiches List!

Vada Pav is 19 on World's 50 Top Sandwiches List!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Is it surprising that the favourite food of our manic Mumbai city has achieved a world rank?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending splurge for states run by her party's new coalition partners as she unveiled the Modi 3.0 government's first budget after the general elections.

What lies behind the design and price of Apple Watch

What lies behind the design and price of Apple Watch

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

The Apple Watch, which will make calls via its attached iPhone, might make that a reality.

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.