Apple’s ‘made in India’ iPhone 13 now selling at lowest price ever: Check details

A brand new 128GB (Product) RED iPhone 13 is available for as low as Rs 71,990 in India. Those keeping track would probably know, this is the lowest price ever for Apple’s latest gen iPhone, the same iPhone that is now also made in India. The “deal” is only available on Amazon India, though, at the time of writing. Also, for any other colour variant, the price will revert to Rs 74,990, the price the iPhone 13 currently commands on e-retail stores including Amazon and Flipkart. Note that Apple still sells the iPhone 13 at a base price of Rs 79,990 officially.

You can get the 128GB (Product) RED iPhone 13 even cheaper on Amazon India if you opt for exchange. While generally nonsensical, know that Amazon will give you up to Rs 12,500 off in return of an eligible device. The real deal, though, is the bank offer because that’s sure shot guarantee to get you a good discount. HDFC Bank credit card transactions are currently eligible for Rs 5,000 “instant” discount which means if you make the purchase using HDFC Bank credit card, you can get the 128GB (Product) RED iPhone 13 for just Rs 66,990. That’s cheaper than a OnePlus 10 Pro 5G.

Apple recently started assembling the iPhone 13 in India with its manufacturing partner Foxconn at its plant in southern Tamil Nadu state. While it does not guarantee any immediate relaxation in prices, it does ensure adequate stocks in a time of global supply crisis. The fact that Apple makes more iPhone models today than ever also means there’s a good chance one of those models could land a good discount or offer sooner rather than later, especially online. iPhones are still largely aspirational but some of these things are changing the landscape even as Apple looks at India’s as a key market for growth.

The 128GB (Product) RED iPhone 13 discount seems an Amazon exclusive for now. Flipkart doesn’t have it. As and when it does, or if Amazon springs in a surprise by selling any of the iPhones this cheap, again, we will surely update you. So, stay tuned for more.

Source: Apple’s ‘made in India’ iPhone 13 now selling at lowest price ever: Check details (msn.com)

Apple iPhone X priced at a whopping INR 89,000 in India

There's good news for Apple lovers in India. The California tech major will begin selling the iPhone X and its variants, the tenth anniversary edition of the iPhone, in India at a starting price of Rs 89,000 for the 64 GB variant and a whopping Rs 1.02 lakh for the 256 GB variant, from November 3. The India sale kicks off along with China and the US.

Apple distributor Brightstar will begin taking pre-orders of the iPhone X from October 27, while those for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus  ..

These models, unlike the iPhone X, will be made available in the second wave after the US and China, where pre-orders and sales begin a week early.

The iPhone X, available in sliver and space grey colours, has an all-glass design, including an all glass back, with a 5.8-inch super retina display, the latest A11 Bionic chip which Apple has made in-house, besides new features like wireless charging, an improved rear camera with dual optical image stabilization and most importantly Fac ..

Source: Economic Times

Apple has more cash than Google, Microsoft & Amazon combined

Apple today released its second-quarter results where it revealed it now has $256 billion in cash, which is more than the cash pile of Microsoft, Amazon and Google's parent company Alphabet combined. 

While Microsoft has $126 billion in cash, Alphabet has $92 billion, and Amazon has $22 billion. Apple reported a $10 billion increase in cash from the previous quarter.

Source: Inshorts

Apple officially announces (RED) iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Apple today has taken the wraps off of a new (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The device was unveiled alongside a new iPad and a new social video editing app.

Apple made the announcement in a press release, which contained quotes from Tim Cook and offered up more details on the (RED) initiative.

It’s unclear how many PRODUCT(RED) iPhone 7 units Apple plans to make. The device carries a “Special Edition” price tag and the company tells Mashable it plans to make “a bunch” of them:

As for supplies of the (RED) iPhone, Joswiak told us Apple plans to make “a bunch,” but wouldn’t say how long they’d be in market or exactly how many are available.

For those unfamiliar, Apple’s (RED) partnership sees it donate a certain percentage of sales to the Global Fund to support HIV/AIDS programs and help deliver an AIDS-free generation.

In addition to the new (RED) iPhone, Apple has also doubled the storage capacity for the iPhone SE. The device is now available in 32GB and 128GB models starting at $399. Finally, Apple has also announced new colors of its silicone and leather cases. The silicone case is now available azure, camellia and pebble, while the leather case now comes in taupe, sapphire and berry.

Source: 9to5mac

Nokia Sues Apple For Infringing 32 Of Its Phone Patents

Nokia has sued rival Apple alleging that the latter's products have infringed 32 of its phone patents covering technologies like display, user interface, software, antenna, chipsets and video coding. 

Apple declined subsequent offers made by Nokia to license its patented inventions in its products, Nokia said. Notably, Nokia earlier announced it will come back in the smartphone market in 2017.

Source: InShorts

Surpluss.in Has The Perfect Gifts For Father's Day

Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 19. Now’s the time to pick out a gift for him that shows you how much you appreciate the hard work he puts in. Forget socks, ties, mugs, cufflinks and other presents you might be thinking about getting for your father this Father's Day. This year you can get something he might actually wanted but avoiding because of its monitory value.  

Surpluss.in, No.1 E Retailer selling Overstock, refurbished and unboxed products, brings a great idea of gifting your geek father. How about gifting an Iphone this father’s day? He might have thought of purchasing an iPhone but because of it’s worth, concealed his desires. A fun and ridiculously affordable catch that you and your dad will love.

The company is offering Apple Iphones in great prices. Upto 60% discounts have been announced on Apple Iphones by the company. Now online shoppers can save huge and can gift an ideal gift. Online users can now capitalize on these discounts and can purchase a wide range of iphones at the lowest prices from Surpluss.

           Model                                 Surpluss price

• Apple Iphone 4S 16GB    11,099/-
• Apple Iphone 5 32 GB      17,759/-
• Apple Iphone 5C 8GB      16,468/-
• Apple Iphone 5C 16GB    16,094/-
• Apple Iphone 5S 16GB    18,869/-
• Apple Iphone 5S 32GB     22,199/-
• Apple Iphone 6 16GB        33,070/-

Apple announces iPhone SE, costs $399 onwards

Apple has announced the iPhone SE, a 4-inch smartphone that offers a cheaper option. Apple calls the iPhone SE "the most powerful 4-inch smartphone ever." Apple's new smartphone has faster LTE, faster Wi-Fi (802.11ac), better battery life, new microphones, and the significant addition of Apple Pay support. 

The iPhone SE is the 64-bit Apple A9 processor together with the embedded M9 motion co-processor, which is same as the iPhone 6S. It supports hands-free "Hey Siri" prompting. It sports a 12-megapixel iSight camera with a dual-tone flash and the ability to shoot Live Photos and 4K video.

"Many, many customers have asked for this," said Apple CEO Tim Cook during Apple's launch event. "And I think they're going to love it."

The new iPhone SE starts at $399 with 16GB of storage and $499 for 64GB version. It'll be available in gold and rose gold colors alongside more traditional light and dark options. 

According to sources, preorders begin on March 24th and the phone will be available on March 31st. The iPhone SE will be in more than 100 countries by the end of May.

Apple iPhones up for grabs at prices less than Rs 20 K

Togofogo, an Online Marketplace for selling and buying Unboxed/Excess Stock, Refurbished and Certified Pre-owned Mobiles realizes the dreams of many with its Apple iPhone sale. The sale catalogues various series of iPhone, right from iPhone 4 to iPhone 5s and 5c at prices like never before. The prices of the products ranging between Rs. 6000 to Rs. 20,000, may vary, depending upon the category under which it is being sold in. 

The phones that will be sold, would either be seal-opened but unused, or have some software issues which are fixed by Togofogo, hence would be sold under refurbished, pre-owned or open boxed category. 

The iPhone 5 operates on iOS 6, which can be upgraded to iOS 9.1. It comes endowed with Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift CPU (ARM v7-based) and GPU PowerVR SGX 543MP3. The primary camera of 8 MP gives clear picture quality and has features like autofocus and LED flash. Its secondary camera of 1.2 MP also exhibits features like face detection and FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular. For buying iPhone click here.

A college kid manages to get Gold Apple iPhone 5S for Rs 68 on Snapdeal

The iPhone 5S currently retails for Rs. 28,999 Rupees on Snapdeal. A college kid got it for Rs 68 ONLY. Here's how. Punjabi University B.Tech student Nikhil Bansal did what anyone would do if they spot a 99.7% off on an iPhone - he grabbed it.

He ordered the iPhone 5S for Rs 68 on February 12 2016, and waited. The phone never came, because it might have been a technical snag rather than a great Snapdeal discount. The order was cancelled and Nikhil never received that iPhone. He sent several emails to the company support team but there was no revert.

Finally, he filed a consumer court complaint and alleged that Snapdeal refused to ‘honor the deal’. Not only did the court order Snapdeal to sell him the iPhone 5S for Rs. 68, but the ecommerce giant was also made to pay a Rs 2000 penalty.

Snapdeal contested the decision in a consumer forum, and reportedly lost again, this time being ordered pay a fine of Rs 10,000 to close the case.

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Feature: Top 5 Gizmos To Buy This Diwali

It’s time to break those Fixed Deposits, destroy those Piggy Banks and start brushing up on your credit card swiping skills because it’s the season to be celebratory and spend, spend, spend! It’s the time of the year when buying stuff for others is not just something that makes you feel good but is also considered auspicious. The offers are breaking loose and as soon as the Diwali sales end the Christmas sales will begin. What we’ve got for you here is a list of the top 5 products that you ought to consider for this festive season; price no bar. Take a look at our list and should you feel the need to add any more options, please go right ahead and do so via our comments section below. 

Nexus 6P –Rs. 40,000 upward:
Google’s eighth Nexus smartphone has been designed to be more than just a top of the line handset and follow in the footsteps of its forerunners that set certain standards in the industry. The Nexus 6P, built by first-timers for the series, Huawei, takes the Nexus line to a new level, positioning it firmly in the high-end category in terms of specs and price tag. This may not be to public’s liking seeing as the Nexus line has always been a more affordable range to choose from, but from the mere looks of the product, it’s nestled in quite well with the other players. 

On the specifications front, the Nexus 6P is a powerhouse featuring the new Snapdragon 810 2GHz Octa-core Qualcomm SoC and the Adreno 430 GPU to keep your games and other graphics looking sharp. With 3GB of RAM, rest assured, running high-end games or playing HD videos on the large 5.7-inch AMOLED display with its 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution and an almost negligible bezel, this is not going to be a sluggish device. The impressively sized 3450 mAh battery (sealed) is another feather in this handset’s cap .Perhaps the only real issue one would take up with the Nexus 6P is the fact that it bears no support for additional memory although the handset will be available in 32 and 64GB editions; that and the 12MP primary camera in a day and age when we’re ready to surpass the 21 megapixel range. Nonetheless, the company promises that the camera will be just as good as any other if not better. The 8MP “selfie” camera up front should compensate though. Other features of this Marshmallow (Android 6.0) running handset include the well positioned fingerprint sensor at the rear, Dual LED flash and Active Noise cancellation. 

The Nexus 6P’s price in India ranges from Rs. 39,999 for the 32GB version to Rs. 42,999 for the 64GB edition. It’s available in Aluminum, Graphite and Frost variants. 

Apple Watch – Rs. 30,900 upward:
Finally, Apple’s latest accessory for their devices has made it to the Indian market. It’s a bold statement for smartwatches and the technology and has been crafted to be more than just an accessory to your smartphone. The Apple watch is capable of doing so much more than just letting you view your messages or mails and social network updates on its small but clear 1.65-inch (390 x 312 pixels) AMOLED display. With features like a built in Heart Monitor and plenty of fitness apps available on the dedicated app store, the watch is also more than just a fitness band; it measures your activity throughout the day and is even designed to help you stay motivated to keep moving and stay healthy. 

The Apple Watch is IPX7 certified (water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes) meaning its ready to go swimming with you, at least for a little while. It acts as a remote for your music player on the phone, gives you access to Siri thanks to the built in microphone, provides updates via the Wallet and Passbook app and also lets you respond to messages without ever needing to whip out your handset. The display is also protected by Ion-X strengthened glass to keep those pesky scratches and smudges at bay and the lightweight aluminum design ensures that it doesn’t feel heavy on your wrist. The battery is said to provide up to 48 hours as is, 6.5 hours for audio playback, 3 hours of talk time and up to 6.5 hours of workout time.

The Apple Watch is available in three series, the standard edition, the Apple Watch Sport and the Apple Watch Edition which is the luxury model designed with an 18-Carat Yellow Gold Case with Bright Red strap and Modern Buckle. The devices price in India ranges from Rs. 30,000 for the Apple Watch Sports edition, to somewhere in the range of Rs. 6,50,000 for the 18-Carat gold Edition model; so if you’re ready to make an investment in Gold this festive season, look no further. 

B&O BeoPlay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Rs. 22, 500 upward:
Everyone loves a good portable speaker that they can wirelessly and tirelessly hook up to their mobile handsets; and when it comes to top notch quality, Bang & Olufsen are the guys who specialize in high-end acoustics irrespective of the size of the device. Their B&O BeoPlay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker may not seem like much but is in fact, one of the best audio accessories out there at the moment. 

Designed by Cecilie Manz, the flat design is made from extruded aluminum and features a premium full-grain leather strap. The B&O BeoPlay A2 speaker weighs in at a mere 1.1kg and is built and designed to be easy to carry around. Speaking of the strap, the company has also designed it to be interchangeable allowing you to add a longer version to carry it cross-ways. The straps are available in three color options - Natural, Cognac, and Black. Thanks to its dual channel speakers on either side and what Bang & Olufsen call Power Response Enhancement, designed to provide you with True360 sound, the BeoPlay A2 will give you a solid stereo experience. The massive battery is said to be capable of delivering about 24 hours of non-stop audio playback at normal volume. The A2 also offers Wireless Stereo Pairing so you can connect more than one speak at a time. 

Available in four trendy colors – Natural, Green, Black and Gray, the BeoPlay A2 portable speaker carry’s an Indian price tag of Rs. 22,570 and goes up to Rs. 22,990 depending on your choice of color. 

Lenovo Yoga 500 – Rs. 55, 300:
Lenovo has been making portable computing solutions for a long time and is, some might say, still working their way up to their peak. Their Yoga line of touchscreen laptops are as fascinating as they are high on specifications and have made quite a comfortable niche for themselves even in the Indian market. 

The Lenovo Yoga 500’s 360 degree Flip-and-Fold design makes it a versatile device that easily converts from a standard looking laptop to a compact stand for the display, should you not require the keyboard and to a fully fledged tablet PC for Microsoft Windows 10. Its specification sheet includes the likes of a 5th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with an NVIDIA GeForce 940M 2G GFX graphics card and up to 8GB of DDR3L RAM to give you a speedy performance irrespective of what you’re using it for. It also comes with a 1TB HDD or a SSHD. The 14 and 15 inch editions feature a full HD display (1920 x 1020) and offer battery lives that can go from 6 hours to 5.5 depending on the option and the supported model. Lenovo has also thrown in a microphone, forward facing 0.3M camera, and Stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater sound capabilities. The weight starts at just 1.8kg depending on the model, making it quite a lightweight option in this category. The company has also included a few extra features like Lenovo Harmony that share device stats and makes app recommendations, a free trial of McAfee LiveSafe and mobile friendly options like Lenovo’s Doit Apps that include SHAREit and SYNCit that’s also available for smartphones.  

The slim, sleek and highly ‘flexible’ Lenovo Yoga 500 Touchscreen Laptop features an Indian price that starts from Rs. 55,000. 

Sphero BB-8 Remote Controlled Droid:

Sphero has been developing Bluetooth controlled toys for some time now and have adapted their Robotic Ball to look like the new droid BB-8 that also works using your smartphone as a remote control unit. The 8.8-inch high robot can be linked to your smartdevice via Bluetooth and once it’s paired, the app-enabled droid is yours to control. What makes this little ‘toy’ so very interesting, other than the fact that it’s a likeness of a seemingly pivotal Star Wars character, is that the BB-8 Bluetooth robot is also designed to be autonomous to an extent and even respond to voice commands. The intuitive software works by also exploring it’s interactions with you and then adapt it’s “persona” to them by making sounds and or ‘perking-up’ to certain commands. This little guy can also capture video (short clips). It may not be as good a companion as its movie counterpart, but I’m sure the hours of adventure you can have with this toy will be worth it nonetheless. 

The Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid is priced at Rs. 21,249 and is shipped directly from the US and may also be available in some brick and mortar stores. 

So there you have it, our list of top 5 high-end gadgets and gizmos to consider for this festive season; we’d also like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Happy Diwali!

By: Shayne Rana