News for 'iPhones'

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.

Apple reclaims most valued brand title; Tata only Indian brand in top 100

Apple reclaims most valued brand title; Tata only Indian brand in top 100

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Technology companies continue to be the most valued brands globally, with the top five most valued companies from the technology sector, according to Brand Finance 2024. Samsung has entered the top five most valued brands globally. Apple secured the first position after falling to the second spot in 2023.

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

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.

Apple on snooping row: Can't say it's state sponsored

Apple on snooping row: Can't say it's state sponsored

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

iPhone-maker Apple Inc on Tuesday said it does not attribute threat notifications, such as the ones received by some MPs belonging to Opposition parties, to any specific state-sponsored attackers and that it cannot provide information on what causes such warnings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Govt rejects report of targeting Apple after hack warnings

Govt rejects report of targeting Apple after hack warnings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has rebutted The Washington Post report on the Indian government allegedly targeting Apple after the company warned independent Indian journalists and opposition party politicians that government hackers may have tried to break into their iPhones and called it 'half facts, fully embellished'.

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.

Vodafone to offer iPhone on EMIs

Vodafone to offer iPhone on EMIs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Vodafone, which is offering the iconic Apple iPhone in India along with Airtel, has tied up with Axis Bank and Barclays to offer the phone on six or 12 equated monthly installments (EMIs) for customers who may find the Rs 31,000 to Rs 36,000 price tag too steep.

iPhone app a threat to the stethoscope

iPhone app a threat to the stethoscope

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The iPhone could soon replace the doctors' best friend, the traditional stethoscope, thanks to a free application created by a University College London researcher.

Jabil to set up Rs 2K cr electronics unit in TN

Jabil to set up Rs 2K cr electronics unit in TN

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

In a sign of the expanding Apple supplier ecosystem in India, American multinational Jabil Inc will set up an electronics manufacturing facility in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 2,000 crore. Jabil is one of the 14 Apple suppliers in India, of around 200 globally, while another 14 have reportedly received preliminary clearance to form joint ventures with Indian companies to set up facilities. Interestingly, of the 14 existing manufacturing units in the Apple supply chain, seven are already in Tamil Nadu.

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.

How to screw up the iPhone

How to screw up the iPhone

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

The Apple smart phone isn't perfect, but fixing its flaws will take the delicacy of a sculptor.

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: What's all the fuss about?

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: What's all the fuss about?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

13 MP rear camera, 'Live' photos, 4K videos and the A9 chipset that aid faster CPU- and GPU-intensive tasks. Apple's latest iPhone iterations, the 6S and 6S Plus, come with dollops of wow factor.

New iPhone app can help you overcome fears!

New iPhone app can help you overcome fears!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Mayo Clinic will release the app called Anxiety Coach this week for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch.

Airtel-Apple to bring iPhone, 3G to India

Airtel-Apple to bring iPhone, 3G to India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

iPhone 3G combines all the features of iPhone with 3G networking, which is said to be two times faster than the first generation iPhone. It has built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, a joint press release said. It also has iPhone 2.0 software, which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

Premium devices to dial up growth in India's smartphone market in 2024

Premium devices to dial up growth in India's smartphone market in 2024

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Indian smartphone sales, traditionally dominated by the entry and mid-range segments, are set to change as high-end and super-premium devices capture consumer attention. The premium category is expected to grow by more than 20 per cent in calendar year (CY) 2024 compared to the previous year. While the overall smartphone market is expected to w

Buzz of new iPhone hits sales of earlier models

Buzz of new iPhone hits sales of earlier models

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Some hope Apple Inc would lower the prices of its earlier models -- the iPhone4 and 3GS.

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Apple iPhone 6: And the winner is...

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Apple iPhone 6: And the winner is...

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

With the Samsung Galaxy S6 model out, let us take a look at how the two of the most celebrated smartphones match up against each other...

9 hot gadgets: iPhone 4, Nokia X2, Lenovo, more

9 hot gadgets: iPhone 4, Nokia X2, Lenovo, more

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Here are 9 hot gadgets worth drooling over: Apple iPhone 4G, Nokia X2, Asus U43Jc Bamboo Collection notebook, Lenovo Y-series notebooks, Apple 27-inch LED Display, Fujifilm Finepix S1800, Toshiba Portege T210, Samsung Floor Standing ACs and Moser Baer MP565-2G MP3 player. Enjoy!

iPhone 5 available on Indian e-commerce sites

iPhone 5 available on Indian e-commerce sites

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Sellers on eBay, the e-commerce site, are offering the iPhone 5 at exorbitant prices, starting at Rs 74,000 and going up to Rs 88,000, to those who cannot wait to flaunt the smartphone.

Apple logs strong double-digit growth in India

Apple logs strong double-digit growth in India

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Apple grew at a strong double-digit rate in India, hitting a new March quarter revenue record in an "incredibly exciting market", even though the tech titan's overall quarterly revenue declined 4 per cent. Apple's India showing earned praises from CEO Tim Cook who described the market here as a "major focus" and said Apple is working on the entire ecosystem from developer to the market to operations. The top honcho said he is "very pleased" with the growth numbers.

iPhone 5: How it measures against the rest

iPhone 5: How it measures against the rest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

We take a quick look at the specifications and the USPs of the iPhone 5 versus other flagship smartphones -- the HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S III, LG Optimus 4X HD and the Nokia Lumia 920.

Baby crying? An iPhone application to help!

Baby crying? An iPhone application to help!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Even the most attentive parents often fail to find out why their baby is crying but now a newly launched iPhone programme, developed by paediatricians, will make their task easy by interpreting infants' wails and howls.

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to deal with complicated situations in a relationship.

No reply yet from Apple on hacking alert to politicos: MoS

No reply yet from Apple on hacking alert to politicos: MoS

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the government has asked Apple two questions: whether their devices are safe, and if so the reason for the alert was sent to the Opposition members.

ICC bans Bangladesh cricketer Hossain on corruption charges

ICC bans Bangladesh cricketer Hossain on corruption charges

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain was on Tuesday banned from all cricket for two years, with six months of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code.