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iPhone to cost Rs 31,000 to Rs 36,000

iPhone to cost Rs 31,000 to Rs 36,000

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Indian consumers, who have waited for months to own the iconic 3G-enabled Apple iPhone, will have to pay Rs 31,000 for the entry-level 8GB memory mobile phone and Rs 36,100 for a model with double the memory.

iPhone maker Foxconn in talks to build first Apple plant in India

iPhone maker Foxconn in talks to build first Apple plant in India

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Foxconn has said it is aiming to develop 10-12 facilities in India, including factories and data centres, by 2020

BlackBerry users earn more, iPhone owners are vain!

BlackBerry users earn more, iPhone owners are vain!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Says who? An interesting research reveals that the phone we use says a lot about our personality.

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit.

iPhone games: Tiny Wings knocks down Angry Birds

iPhone games: Tiny Wings knocks down Angry Birds

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

In almost all stores worldwide, Tiny Wings is currently topping the charts in top paid apps category and has also got featured by Apple.

Apple iPhone India launch likely in Sept

Apple iPhone India launch likely in Sept

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The Cupertino, California-based company, according to Apple retail sources, said initially the 8 GB version of the much-hyped touchscreen device -- which combines Wi-Fi capabilities with a powerful email client, TV feeds, online music store and map-based location guide -- will be launched at a price ranging between Rs 27,200 and Rs 28,000.

iPhone patents: Apple loses UK court battle with HTC

iPhone patents: Apple loses UK court battle with HTC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

London's High Court ruled in HTC's favour, saying its devices did not infringe four Apple technology patents, including Apple's 'slide-to-unlock' feature.

Apple looks at cars, medical devices as iPhone sales fall

Apple looks at cars, medical devices as iPhone sales fall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Apple's head of mergers and acquisitions, Adrian Perica, met with Tesla Motors Inc founder Elon Musk at the company's headquarters last year around the same time analysts suggested that Apple acquire the Model S electric car maker, the newspaper reported on Sunday.

Is Samsung Galaxy S5 an iPhone 5S killer?

Is Samsung Galaxy S5 an iPhone 5S killer?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Feature for feature, Samsung Galaxy S5 beats iPhone 5S hands down, says Shruti Puri. However, the real picture will emerge only after the phone launches this April.

iPhone 4 review: Pluses far outnumber the minuses

iPhone 4 review: Pluses far outnumber the minuses

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

A striking new display in a bold new design. The iPhone4 from Apple is their best yet. Potential reception issues, though, could spoil an almost perfect device.

Alarm clock beats iPhone in most enduring gadgets list

Alarm clock beats iPhone in most enduring gadgets list

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The humble alarm clock has beaten the iPhone and flat-screen TV to top the list of most enduring gadgets we can't do without, a new research found.

Apple to replace some iPhone 6 Plus cameras over blurry photos

Apple to replace some iPhone 6 Plus cameras over blurry photos

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

A small component in the affected 6 Plus's iSight back camera may fail

Can Samsung Galaxy S III take on the iPhone?

Can Samsung Galaxy S III take on the iPhone?

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Samsung has sounded the war bugle with the launch of Galaxy S III in London, May 3. Some experts believe that the Galaxy S III's launch was to pre-empt the forthcoming launch of iPhone 5.

Excise policy: ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal for quizzing on Dec 21

Excise policy: ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal for quizzing on Dec 21

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

He was first called by the federal agency to appear on November 2, but he did not depose alleging that the notice was "vague, motivated and unsustainable in law".

Billion-dollar shake-up: Global tech firms shed over $600 bn m-cap in Q3

Billion-dollar shake-up: Global tech firms shed over $600 bn m-cap in Q3

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The top 25 global technology (tech) firms, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Tencent, Samsung, Oracle, and Accenture, collectively lost over $600 billion in market capitalisation (m-cap) during the July-September quarter (third quarter, or Q3) of calendar year 2023 (CY23), reveals a recent report by GlobalData, a London-based analytics and consulting company.

Now, an iPhone 5 that costs Rs 83.5 CRORE!

Now, an iPhone 5 that costs Rs 83.5 CRORE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

The diamond-studded gadget that's possibly making Steve Jobs turn in his grave

Targeted for who you are, what you do, Apple warns Oppn leaders

Targeted for who you are, what you do, Apple warns Oppn leaders

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Unlike traditional cybercriminals, Apple warned that State-sponsored attackers apply exceptional resources to target a very small number of specific individuals and their devices, which makes these attacks much harder to detect and prevent.

No takers for iPhone 5C? Apple cuts Q4 orders

No takers for iPhone 5C? Apple cuts Q4 orders

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Apple Inc has told manufacturers of its new iPhone 5C that it will cut orders of the smartphone for the final three months of the year.

MS-Yahoo bid, iPhone among top tech stories

MS-Yahoo bid, iPhone among top tech stories

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

It is more of bad news that dominates the top ten tech stories for the year 2008, which includes Microsoft's failed takeover bid for Yahoo, failure of Vista operating system and rumours about death of Apple chief Steve Jobs, as per a list compiled by the Forbes magazine.

Xiaomi launches killer phones to take on iPhone 6

Xiaomi launches killer phones to take on iPhone 6

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

China's smartphone giant Xiaomi on Thursday launched its new flagship phones to rival iPhone 6 at virtually half the prices and vowed to expand its India operations, brushing aside the legal challenges it faced over patent issues.

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Q2

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Q2

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Smart devices maker Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market in the country for the fourth consecutive quarter in July-September with a 17.2 per cent market share, market research firm Counterpoint said on Wednesday. Shipments of iPhone maker Apple crossed 2.5 million units in the reported quarter thereby registering an all-time high in a quarter, according to the Counterpoint's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker report. "Samsung maintained its leading position for the fourth consecutive quarter with a 17.2 per cent share driven by the success of its A and M series.

Samsung Galaxy S5 takes on iPhone 5S head on

Samsung Galaxy S5 takes on iPhone 5S head on

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Samsung's latest iteration in the Galaxy series is a pretty good device; it includes a number of features which makes it hold on to its own despite fierce competition from Sony Xperia Z2 and iPhone 5S.

TOP 14: Cool games for iPhone, Xbox and PlayStation

TOP 14: Cool games for iPhone, Xbox and PlayStation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

A million games to choose from here are a few which should certainly not be missed, chosen over others for brilliant interface, graphics and addiction of gamelplay.

Kerala Tourism: Ads on YouTube, iPad, iPhones

Kerala Tourism: Ads on YouTube, iPad, iPhones

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

In a bid to attract more international tourists, mostly youth, Kerala Tourism Board has gone hi-tech and launched an innovative campaign by putting up its advertisement on YouTube and short videos on iPads and iPhones.

20 amazing snaps, believe it or not, shot using an iPhone

20 amazing snaps, believe it or not, shot using an iPhone

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Here are some of the best iPhone photos taken this year.

A big fan of iPod and iPhone

A big fan of iPod and iPhone

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Having graduated from the days when his Windows machine gave up mid-presentation, Ajay Adiseshann, managing director and founder, PayMate, has found true love in Apple iPod and iPhone.

China's daily Covid cases hit record high at 32,695

China's daily Covid cases hit record high at 32,695

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The latest number broke the previous record set on April 13, when the cases hit 29, 317.

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Apple is hoping to assemble in India 25 per cent of all iPhones produced globally to reduce its heavy dependence on China.

Finance ministry looks to curb smuggling of top-end mobile phones

Finance ministry looks to curb smuggling of top-end mobile phones

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The finance ministry is looking at a reworked proposal from mobile device makers on how to fight the rampant and growing smuggling of very high end phones. The proposal suggests reducing the basic customs duty (BCD) on phones which have a CIF (cost, insurance and freight or price at landing in the port) value of over Rs 35,000-Rs 40,000. The retail value of these phones is upwards of Rs 70,000.

Take my phone, I don't care: Rahul on snooping row

Take my phone, I don't care: Rahul on snooping row

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that people in his office, several party and other opposition leaders have been sent a warning by Apple of state-sponsored attackers targeting their phone, and alleged that as soon as the Adani issue is touched, probe agencies and snooping are deployed.

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.

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The best camera is the one you have in your pocket. Ever since the release of the first iPhone, the iPhone Photography Awards, now in its 11th year, highlights the best of the best. This year's winners were selected from thousands of entries and from photographers in 140 countries. The winning image, taken by Jashish Salam of Bangladesh and titled "Displaced," shows a crowded refugee camp with Rohingya children watching a film about sanitation. Other awards included prizes for photographer of the year and 18 other categories like Nature, Children and Travel. Check out the winning images.

Samsung eyes 50% market share in India's super premium segment with Fold 5, Flip 5

Samsung eyes 50% market share in India's super premium segment with Fold 5, Flip 5

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Korean electronics major Samsung expects its new foldable devices Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5 will enable it to capture half of the super premium smartphone segment in India, currently dominated by iPhone maker Apple.

Six reasons why iPhone 3GS is worth it!

Six reasons why iPhone 3GS is worth it!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Just in case you are still wondering whether it is worth it to blow a hole in your pocket, we lay all your doubts to rest

Apple boost helps India double smartphone exports; shipments hit $11.1 bn

Apple boost helps India double smartphone exports; shipments hit $11.1 bn

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

India doubled its exports of smartphones to $11.1 billion (about Rs 91,000 crore) in 2022-23 (FY23) over the previous year's figure of $5.48 billion (Rs 45,000 crore), thanks largely to the Apple juggernaut, according to data from the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said: "With the doubling of exports of smartphones to over Rs 90,000 crore, India is well on its way to becoming a leader in the global mobile device market." On the flip side, despite the government prodding Chinese companies to export more, their smartphone shipments fell steeply by 26 per cent from $214 million in FY22 to $157 million in FY23.

iPhone 5 effect: Samsung slashes Galaxy S II, S III prices

iPhone 5 effect: Samsung slashes Galaxy S II, S III prices

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Samsung has reduced prices of its Note, Galaxy S II and Galaxy S III smartphones by more than Rs 2,000 each.

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case on Nov 2

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case on Nov 2

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Kejriwal (55) has been issued the summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and according to the sources, the agency will record his statement once he deposes before the investigating officer of the case in Delhi.

India will lead the world on 6G: Modi

India will lead the world on 6G: Modi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi on Friday reeled out statistics to show how India has turned into an exporter of mobile phones from being an importer and how big tech companies -- from Apple to Google -- are lining up to become manufacturers in the country. He said after the fastest rollout of 5G mobile telephony services, India will lead the world on 6G. Recalling the launch of 5G technology in the country on October 1, 2022, he remarked that within a year there are about 5 lakh 5G base stations across the country.

Samsung Galaxy S3 takes on Apple's iPhone 4 in India

Samsung Galaxy S3 takes on Apple's iPhone 4 in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The Galaxy S3 handset will cost Rs 43,180. Apple's iPhone 4 (16 GB) is priced at Rs 44,500.

Perks in India Inc get fancy; top talent gets iPhones, Mercs

Perks in India Inc get fancy; top talent gets iPhones, Mercs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

When it comes to rewarding top- performing employees, many large corporates are giving out expensive gifts such as latest iPhones, Mercs, flats and jewellery