News for 'iPhone'

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The first new product to be developed and introduced under Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's reign is a wearable device

iPhone 6 is a killer phone but few features disappoint

iPhone 6 is a killer phone but few features disappoint

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

As for Apple Pay, we're still to see it in India.

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

People working in Zurich are able to afford the smartphone the quickest, that is, after 22 hours of work.

iPhone 4 comes to India, finally!

iPhone 4 comes to India, finally!

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Here's a quick round up of the latest and hottest happenings in the world of gadgets and gaming this week.

iPhone 6: Terrific features but low battery life disappoints

iPhone 6: Terrific features but low battery life disappoints

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

most believed that Apple could have done more to enhance the battery life of the phones.

An affordable iPhone look-alike from Micromax!

An affordable iPhone look-alike from Micromax!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The Canvas Hue has a stunning display.

Apple eyes bigger Indian pie with iPhone 6s, 6s Plus

Apple eyes bigger Indian pie with iPhone 6s, 6s Plus

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The company has tied up with five distributors this year.

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.

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

Apple guaranteed to sell 80 million iPhone 5 units?

Apple guaranteed to sell 80 million iPhone 5 units?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Any notions of the iPhone 5 somehow not living up to the enormous hype have been spectacularly doused this week, as new research suggests that no less than 65 per cent of consumers are looking to invest in an iPhone at some time in the near future.

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

After a five-day long visit, Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country. The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone maker's presence in India. Cook arrived in India on Monday. The visit started with the launch of the first official Apple store in Mumbai on April 18 followed by a second in the national capital on April 20.

Unlocking the iPhone

Unlocking the iPhone

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

From teenagers in New Jersey and New Delhi to a leather bag shop owner in Mumbai's Heera Panna, they've cocked a snook at Jobs, enjoying the experience and, guess what, making money as well.

Soon, iPhone to replace car key

Soon, iPhone to replace car key

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

General Motors is working on an app for the iPhone and rival Google phone for some of its cars sold in the United States.

'Made in India' iPhones make Apple's 70% India sales

'Made in India' iPhones make Apple's 70% India sales

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In a major push towards 'Make in India', Apple Inc is manufacturing 70 per cent of the mobile phones, in value terms, that it sells in the domestic market, in India, according to sources aware of the development. This is a sharp rise from the figure of 30 per cent just two years ago and marks a major shift in Apple's strategy following the government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme that kicked off in FY'21. One of Apple's three vendors here, Foxconn, is currently manufacturing the best-selling model, the Apple 11, along with the Apple 10 and the Apple 12. Another contract manufacturer, Wistron, makes the Apple SE 2020. (The third, Pegatron, has yet to start production). The only models that are imported (they have limited volumes but high value) are the Apple 12 Pro and Pro Max.

Apple's new version of iPhone next week

Apple's new version of iPhone next week

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The Cupertino, California-based technology giant sent out invites on Wednesday to media outlets for a product announcement on September 12.

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.

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

By bringing in top notch hardware in the celebrated iPhone 5s chassis, Apple has been able to repackage new wine in an old bottle. Himanshu Juneja weighs the pros and cons of the latest from the Apple stable

This is how one should not smuggle 94 iPhones in China

This is how one should not smuggle 94 iPhones in China

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

A man was caught with 94 iPhones attached to his body with cling film and sticky tape in China.

Cracking your iPhone, piercing your privacy

Cracking your iPhone, piercing your privacy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Sadly, governments and their agencies can't be trusted to use private data, or decryption methods responsibly, says Devangshu Dutta.

Middle class driving iPhone sales in emerging markets: Tim Cook

Middle class driving iPhone sales in emerging markets: Tim Cook

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Middle class and first time smartphone buyers in emerging markets such as India and China were among the major drivers of iPhone sales in January-March period

MINDBLOWING! iPhone 5 concept design TOTALLY ROCKS

MINDBLOWING! iPhone 5 concept design TOTALLY ROCKS

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

We present to you these amazing pictures of the concept iPhone 5 from Italian designer Federico Ciccarese.

Here's why Sony Xperia Z3 will beat iPhone 6 hollow

Here's why Sony Xperia Z3 will beat iPhone 6 hollow

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Pricing, durability, battery life, camera and magnetic charging are the five reasons why the Sony Xperia Z3 will fare better than Apple's latest, the iPhone 6.

The iPhone isn't a great phone

The iPhone isn't a great phone

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The iPhone is a great device, make no mistake. But it's not for everyone.

Airtel allowed to 'unlock' Apple's iPhone

Airtel allowed to 'unlock' Apple's iPhone

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Apple has authorised Bharti Airtel to 'unlock' its 3G iPhones, launched earlier, enabling the Indian company to sell it through their stores to any user, not necessarily only an Airtel subscriber.

Google Maps makes its way back to the iPhone

Google Maps makes its way back to the iPhone

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Apple's home-grown mapping service had flopped, prompting user complaints, the firing of an executive and a public apology from Apple's CEO.

IITians 'flirt' with Apple for iPhone networking

IITians 'flirt' with Apple for iPhone networking

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Apple's next killer application for the iPhone could justify its price-tag among the harshest of critics. The iPhone has had something for every user, but to take social networking to the next level, the services of a Bangalore firm were needed.

Airtel to launch iPhone by year-end

Airtel to launch iPhone by year-end

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Bharti Airtel on Monday announced a tie-up with US-based Apple Inc to bring the popular GSM-based iPhone in the country.

iPhone 6 series to sell in India, high-end model costs Rs 80,500

iPhone 6 series to sell in India, high-end model costs Rs 80,500

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The iPhone 6 and its higher end model iPhone 6 Plus will be available across retail stores from October 17.

Nokia jittery ahead of iPhone entry

Nokia jittery ahead of iPhone entry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Ahead of the entry of the much-awaited iPhone in India, leading mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is looking at strengthening its marketing, branding and distribution network to maintain its position in the domestic market.

Row erupts over iPhone being gifted to Karnataka MPs

Row erupts over iPhone being gifted to Karnataka MPs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The gift was given to 40 Karnataka MPs ahead of a meeting of them convened by Kumaraswamy in New Delhi to discuss state-related issues, including the Cauvery, to be taken up in the Parliament during the monsoon session beginning on Wednesday.

India Needs Foxconn And Vice Versa

India Needs Foxconn And Vice Versa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Clearly, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu and his team are looking to raise their game in India.

10 features that iPhone copied from Android

10 features that iPhone copied from Android

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Many of the features that iPhone users have on their phones today started first with Android. The site Business Insider listed 10 of these tools that are now part of Apple's smartphone, but have already been with Android.

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.

Tough call for iPhone in India

Tough call for iPhone in India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Global mobile phone majors Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and others are offering a slew of products including touchscreen and music capable handsets in India to counter the might of Apple's iPhone, which is expected to hit the markets in September.

iPhone 5: Yet to be launched, 80 million sales guaranteed!

iPhone 5: Yet to be launched, 80 million sales guaranteed!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Any notions of the iPhone 5 somehow not living up to the enormous hype have been spectacularly doused this week, as new research suggests that no less than 65 per cent of consumers are looking to invest in an iPhone at some time in the near future.

Four closest rivals of iPhone 4S

Four closest rivals of iPhone 4S

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed the hardware that would be packed inside the iPhone 4S.

Let your iPhone jog your memory

Let your iPhone jog your memory

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

reQall, one of the first applications for iPhone to be released through AppStore, allows users to capture verbal information without having to key it in on their device. Be it a telephone number, an appointment or sending a text message, all one needs to do is say it aloud and reQall archives it. Currently, the application combines only voice-to-text recordings.

VOTE: Apple iPhone 5S vs Samsung Galaxy S4

VOTE: Apple iPhone 5S vs Samsung Galaxy S4

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Take our poll once you read through the hottest features of these flagship phones from Apple and Samsung.

Nokia, Samsung, Motorola unfazed by iPhone

Nokia, Samsung, Motorola unfazed by iPhone

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

A lot of hype has been generated ahead of the launch of iPhone, which would be available at Rs 31,000 a piece for the 8Gb memory model and Rs 36,100 for 16GB from the stroke of midnight on Thursday. Leading service providers Vodafone-Essar and Bharti Airtel, who have been accepting bookings from customers, have said the response has been extremely good.

5G: Beta programme for Apple devices rolled out

5G: Beta programme for Apple devices rolled out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Apple Inc has rolled out a beta programme to enable 5G on Apple devices as the upgrade lets users try out pre-release software. This software upgrade enables 5G access on Apple devices, as and when service providers Jio, Airtel and Vodafone enable 5G network access, sources said. Apple users have to enrol for the beta programme on the website, install a profile and download the software.