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In Search Of Modi In Srinagar

In Search Of Modi In Srinagar

Rediff.com6 May 2024

It's a different Srinagar from what Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf encountered 24 years ago. Tourists throng the Kashmir Valley post-Article 370, azaadi appears dead, and everyone says one man is responsible for this change, so what if his poster is nowhere to be seen.

Will these smartphones STEAL the thunder from iPhone 5?

Will these smartphones STEAL the thunder from iPhone 5?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The iPhone always has been and always will be the yardstick by which all others are measured. Therefore it is worth taking stock of the situation so far and finding out which -- if any -- stands even the slightest chance of stealing the spotlight from Apple's iPhone 5.

Apple sells 9 million 5s, 5c iPhones in first three days

Apple sells 9 million 5s, 5c iPhones in first three days

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Apple Inc sold a higher-than-expected 9 million iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models in the first three days following their Friday launch, prompting the company to issue a more optimistic financial forecast.

The iPhone 5: 5 things we know so far

The iPhone 5: 5 things we know so far

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

A brief discussion on what all we know about iPhone 5 till date

Why iPhone 5s is the best phone from Apple

Why iPhone 5s is the best phone from Apple

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The battery lasts for more than a day with heavy calling, email, browsing, moderate gaming and an hour of listening to music.

FBI paid more than $1 million for San Bernardino iPhone 'hack'

FBI paid more than $1 million for San Bernardino iPhone 'hack'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said the money was worth it.

Clean chit leak: CBI chargesheets Anil Deshmukh's daughter, daughter-in-law

Clean chit leak: CBI chargesheets Anil Deshmukh's daughter, daughter-in-law

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The report was leaked to the media on August 29, 2021 "to subvert" the Bombay high court-directed probe against him, the agency has alleged.

As iPhone sale slows, Apple looks to dial India

As iPhone sale slows, Apple looks to dial India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

With 4G coverage spreading, Indian consumers will likely be more open to investing in smartphones

Waiting for iPhone 5s, 5c? You can buy one this Diwali!

Waiting for iPhone 5s, 5c? You can buy one this Diwali!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Apple, the iconic maker of iPhones and iPads, said the latest models of its smartphones will go on sale in India just before Diwali.

Apple may launch much-awaited iPhone 6, smartwatch on Sept 9

Apple may launch much-awaited iPhone 6, smartwatch on Sept 9

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Tech giant Apple is expected to unveil a larger screen version of its popular iPhone along with its first smartwatch on September 9 in its hometown in Cupertino, California.

5 things you didn't know you could do with an iPhone

5 things you didn't know you could do with an iPhone

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Did you know that your iPhone could scan bar codes and documents, act like a remote control and help students make scientific calculations?

Apple net profit jumps 90% on iPhone sales

Apple net profit jumps 90% on iPhone sales

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Technology giant Apple has registered a 90 per cent jump in net profit at $3.07 billion in the first three months of 2010, helped by sales of iPhone and Mac computers.

iPhone 4S may trip on sky-high price

iPhone 4S may trip on sky-high price

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The country's most expensive phone, iPhone 4S, was launched at midnight. The handset had already seen many enquiries from eager customers, both at retail electronics stores, as well as mobile operators. However, none are raising their hopes just yet.

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Delhi police has recovered the iPhone which was provided by Uber to the driver accused of raping the 27-year-old finance company executive on Friday night inside the cab which she had booked through the company's app.

Indians get the taste of new Apple with iPhone 5

Indians get the taste of new Apple with iPhone 5

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone 5, has made it to Indian markets 42 days after its US launch.

100 new features for iPhone, iPod Touch

100 new features for iPhone, iPod Touch

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Apple offers a sneak peek at new software for its powerhouse devices.

iPhone X repair will be a very costly affair

iPhone X repair will be a very costly affair

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Your weekly round-up of the top tech news.

Reader's take: iPhone 4S is a Siri story

Reader's take: iPhone 4S is a Siri story

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Get Ahead reader Daya Kaduri says the only novel idea on iPhone 4S is the voice recognition technology that goes by the name of Siri. Everything else is old wine in specced bottle.

Why Indian Corporates Lag In Buybacks

Why Indian Corporates Lag In Buybacks

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Many promoters still consider the cash in the company as their money and are averse to sharing this pie with minority investors, points out Akash Prakash.

5 smartphones that could BEAT the iPhone 4S are here!

5 smartphones that could BEAT the iPhone 4S are here!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Am I suggesting you not to buy iPhone 4S? A big NO. But yes, I am suggesting you compare the five phones here with the hot-in-market iDevice (read iPhone 4S) before you really buy it draining about Rs 50,000, that too for just a mobile phone.

This Chinese phone threatens to beat the iPhone!

This Chinese phone threatens to beat the iPhone!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

A Chinese company Xiaomi Technology has launched a smartphone, Xiaomi Phone 2 which is set to challenge the mighty Apple iPhone.

Airtel, Vodafone to launch iPhone on Aug 22

Airtel, Vodafone to launch iPhone on Aug 22

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Apple's iPhone, the touch screen handset that acquired a cult status in the United States and other Western countries, will be available to Indian mobile users through private telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar from August 22, giving competitors like Nokia, Samsung and others a run for their money.

A new iPhone app that counts calories from food!

A new iPhone app that counts calories from food!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The MealSnap app was developed by DailyBurn, a fitness social network that has created several other fitness and diet-related iPhone applications.

10 iPhone games to look forward to in 2011

10 iPhone games to look forward to in 2011

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Get Ahead reader Mohit Sureka lists down 10 iPhone games that are likely to become a rage in 2011.

5 reasons for iPhone's super success

5 reasons for iPhone's super success

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

The iPhone is not only a phone, or a set of technologies but an institution in itself. Five factors which have contributed towards the success of the Apple iPhone series are mentioned as follows:

UK bans iPhone ad for over-hyping features

UK bans iPhone ad for over-hyping features

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

The iconic touch screen handset iPhone, it seems, is not as smart as it claims, with the United Kingdom advertising watchdog on Wednesday banning a television ad for over-hyping its Internet capabilities and misleading the consumers.

iPhone4 in China shows Arunachal as Chinese land

iPhone4 in China shows Arunachal as Chinese land

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The United States-based Apple's latest iPhone4, which was launched in China five days ago, contains censored maps depicting Arunachal Pradesh as part of the Chinese territory.

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

BBM users on Android and iPhone will now be able to make free voice calls to BBM contacts over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection with BBM Voice, as well as access BBM Channels, a broadcast service, BlackBerry said in a statement.

16GB iPhone 5 in India at a WHOPPING Rs 74,000

16GB iPhone 5 in India at a WHOPPING Rs 74,000

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

A Bangalore-based seller on eBay India is offering the iPhone 5 16GB model (factory unlocked) for a whopping Rs 74,000.

RCom to sell iPhone 5s and 5c at zero down payment

RCom to sell iPhone 5s and 5c at zero down payment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

RCom has also tied-up with select credit card providers for its latest offering.

Nod to Apple's Chinese suppliers may ring in jobs for Sriperumbudur

Nod to Apple's Chinese suppliers may ring in jobs for Sriperumbudur

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Local residents say until about two months ago, this board carried the name of Motorola, which once had a manufacturing unit in Sriperumbudur, 40-odd km from Chennai in Tamil Nadu. In May 2020, Luxshare Precision Industry Co, a China-headquartered AirPods and iPhone assembler, had entered into a deal with the Tamil Nadu government to take over the defunct Motorola unit.

Apple unveils iPhone grand plan

Apple unveils iPhone grand plan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Steve Jobs and two of his top lieutenants spent just over an hour last week outlining their plans to allow software makers to create programs custom-built to run on the iPhone, Apple's innovative mobile handset. The move could mark the beginning of a new phase in the development of mobile software, as programmers build programs that are not limited by the physical constraints - such as fixed buttons and small screens - that plague many other mobile handsets.

Airtel to bring iPhone 4 in India by Diwali

Airtel to bring iPhone 4 in India by Diwali

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Country's largest telecom service provider Bharti Airtel on Monday revealed its plans to launch iPhone 4, the latest product from Apple Computers's stable, by October.

AirMe to launch along with iPhone users

AirMe to launch along with iPhone users

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

AirMe, a pioneer in the mobile application industry, on Wednesday announced the availability of AIRME on the Apple App Store for new iPhone users. "AirMe is a free, easy-to-use downloaded application that allows iPhone users to take photos and have them instantly tagged and sent to the user's Flickr or Facebook accounts", it said.

Attack of the iPhone killers

Attack of the iPhone killers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The problem with trying to catch Steve Jobs is that the harder his competitors try, the worse they tend to do.

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.

Why you don't need a new iPhone

Why you don't need a new iPhone

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The new iPhone may be faster and cheaper, but software--not hardware--will be the star.

Are the new iPhone 5c, 5s worth the price?

Are the new iPhone 5c, 5s worth the price?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

. While Samsung has managed to shake Apple with its big-screen smartphones priced competitively, many still pledge their allegiance to Apple.

Samsung remains the largest exporter of smartphones

Samsung remains the largest exporter of smartphones

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

In FY22-23, Samsung exported $4.09 billion smartphones from India -- an increase of 42 per cent over 2021, when it was $2.8 billion -- accounting for 35 per cent of all smartphone exports.