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Bill Gates bars Apple products from home

Bill Gates bars Apple products from home

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

In an interview to Vogue magazine, Melinda Gates has revealed that Bill has barred in three kids, Jennifer, 13, Rory, 10 and Phoebe, 7 from using any of the Apple products.

Smartphones costing Rs 35,000+ grow 91%

Smartphones costing Rs 35,000+ grow 91%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

E-learning and work from home have forced a section of feature phones users to shift to smartphones.

Another Chinese boy sells kidney to buy iPad

Another Chinese boy sells kidney to buy iPad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

In the second case of its kind in China, a teenage boy sold his kidney to buy an Apple iPhone and iPad.

Apple Watch can now read your blood oxygen level

Apple Watch can now read your blood oxygen level

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Along with the Apple Watch SE, Apple also introduced its new Apple iPad Air and iPad 8th generation at an online event on September 15 at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park.

Cyber criminals eye year-end online shoppers

Cyber criminals eye year-end online shoppers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A phishing scam targetting those buying via eBay was discovered recently.

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

Apple founder Steve Jobs dies at 56

Apple founder Steve Jobs dies at 56

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

In a somber statement on Wednesday, the Apple board of directors said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve."

Cars, phones that impressed consumers with their amazing features

Cars, phones that impressed consumers with their amazing features

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Like last year, this year too smartphones dominated the most successful launches taking the top three slots, with two auto brands completing the top 5 line-up.

The world's most expensive mobile phones

The world's most expensive mobile phones

Rediff.com28 May 2008

What's the difference between a phone that costs $300,000 and one that costs $100? Details, details, details.

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

Looking for a smartphone? Here are your options

Looking for a smartphone? Here are your options

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

A smartphone is more than a necessity these days. This is true for everyone, irrespective of your status professional, employed, student, homemaker. Isn't it? So, as the race to own a smartphone gets charged up, so does the market.

Something Illegal about Shweta Tripathi!

Something Illegal about Shweta Tripathi!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Illegal is a gritty story about illegal immigrants working in a restaurant in Los Angeles.

Apple becomes first US company to hit $1 trillion m-cap

Apple becomes first US company to hit $1 trillion m-cap

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Apple's stock rose 5.89 per cent to a record-high close of $201.50 on Wednesday following the company's better-than-expected quarterly results.

7 of the world's most beautiful mobile phones

7 of the world's most beautiful mobile phones

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Here's we have listed the world best-looking mobile phones, ever.

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'Overall, compared to the previous episode, we are in a better shape because the vaccine is already out there and vaccination drives are proceeding'

Apple still not singing the right tune in India

Apple still not singing the right tune in India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

In India, Apple users purchase entertainment content from other websites, at times from legitimate portals, but mostly end up buying pirated content in India.

Top 9 gadgets that will rock 2015!

Top 9 gadgets that will rock 2015!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Here is what we expect will be the top innovations of 2015

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

Apple comes under CCI scanner

Apple comes under CCI scanner

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

A customer has filed a complaint before the Commission under section 4 of the Competition Act 2002

PHOTOS: China's counterfeit culture!

PHOTOS: China's counterfeit culture!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Chinese counterfeiters have had a field day pumping out knockoffs of Apple Inc's best-selling iPhones and iPads, but one appears to have gone a step further -- a near flawless fake Apple Store that even employees believe is the real deal.

Review: I just used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and this is what I discovered

Review: I just used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and this is what I discovered

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

It ticks all the boxes for a flagship, but...

Virus Made Us Love the Internet Again

Virus Made Us Love the Internet Again

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The wave of enthusiasm for digital technology had faded as we'd grown more and more worried about what smartphones and social media were doing to society and to us as individuals. Now that switchback ride between hopes for the technology and fear of it seemed to have taken us on another upward path, as the virus made us fall back in love with it. Read on for an intriguing excerpt from Rory Cellan-Jones's Always On: Hope And Fear In The Social Smartphone Era.

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.

Samsung offers cash-back, EMI schemes for Note II

Samsung offers cash-back, EMI schemes for Note II

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

While the MRP of the device is Rs 37,380, Samsung Galaxy Note II is being sold at much lower prices on e-commerce portals.

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess. In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

Apple Watch goes on sale worldwide amid supply shortage

Apple Watch goes on sale worldwide amid supply shortage

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The Apple Watch goes on sale around the world on Friday.

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India

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.

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

You can buy them for your personal use or gift it to someone you love. Here are top 10 smartphones and tablets currently going hot in the market.

World's 10 most innovative companies that will inspire you

World's 10 most innovative companies that will inspire you

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

There are few firms that are applauded for managing a healthy top line growth along with an impressive brand image that inspires most companies.

Apple Q3 profit up two-fold to $7.3 bn

Apple Q3 profit up two-fold to $7.3 bn

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

In the year-ago period, the iPhone maker had posted a net income of $3.25 billion, Apple said.

Top 5 features Apple must copy from jailbreakers

Top 5 features Apple must copy from jailbreakers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Here is an assumption from the jailbreaking community (Cydia), about the additional features that Apple's iOS 5 may have.

As Apple plots India push, Samsung stakes turf with revamped phones

As Apple plots India push, Samsung stakes turf with revamped phones

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Samsung recently introduced its "S bike" mode, a feature targeted at India's legions of motorbike riders that, when activated, notifies callers that the phone's owner is riding and cannot answer

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

Apple patents tech for deactivating cameras at live concerts

Apple patents tech for deactivating cameras at live concerts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The system uses infrared signals to send messages to your phone to tell it to shut down video recording.

Note 7 backlash may affect Samsung festive sales in India

Note 7 backlash may affect Samsung festive sales in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

All but 500 who booked Note 7 phones have bought older devices instead of cancelling their orders but Samsung may still lose market share this festive season.

Apple posts record profit, revenue in Oct-Dec

Apple posts record profit, revenue in Oct-Dec

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

The company had a net income of $3.38 billion in the October-December quarter of 2009, Apple said.

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Streak gave inside info to suspected bookie during IPL coaching stint.

Apple to shift 10% of manufacture to India in 5 years

Apple to shift 10% of manufacture to India in 5 years

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Two of Apple Inc's global vendors -- Wistron and Foxconn (through Han Hoi), which already manufacture Apple phones in India -- and a third entity, Pegatron, which will be setting up a new plant, have applied to the government to be eligible under the PLI scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturers.