Apple dominated the super-premium smartphone segment (Rs 50,000- Rs 1 lakh) in India with 56 per cent market share in H1 2020 as Apple iPhone 11 contributed to be the bestseller, accounting for 39 per cent of the shipments, a new report said on Friday. Samsung came second with 34 per cent and OnePlus third …
iPhone SE assembly in India begins
Apple has started assembling its latest and most affordable smartphone, the iPhone SE, in India, expanding its manufacturing operations here for the local and export markets. Wistron, which previously made the first generation of SE, is assembling the latest 2020 variant of iPhone SE in Bengaluru. It also makes the iPhone 7 in the same …
iPhone SE (2020) now assembled in India, arriving soon
Apple has started assembling its affordable second-generation iPhone SE (2020) in India that will reach authorised retail stores and online channels very soon, the company said on Monday. Targeting Android mid-segment users as well as aspirational iPhone seekers, Apple brought the new iPhone SE (2020) to India, that looks like Apple iPhone 8 with the …
Foxconn Chairman: China’s days as world’s factory numbered.
Foxconn, the key supplier to iPhone maker Apple Inc., announced on Wednesday that it is planning to add more manufacturing facilities outside China to reduce its dependence on the country in the light of the ongoing trade war, reported Bloomberg. Foxconn chairman Young Liu said China’s proportion in its total production has come down to …
Galaxy Unpacked: Samsung delivers on Dr Roh’s vision
Samsung Electronics hosted its first-ever, virtual Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event livestreamed from Korea to introduce a new suite of power devices. The event is significant as it comes in the midst of the global pandemic. In preparation of the neo normal, Samsung used the Galaxy Unpacked platform to focus on driving purposeful innovations, operational agility, …
How Apple wants to capitalise on online education in India?
Working professionals may have embraced the work from home — albeit grudgingly — concept rather seamlessly and perhaps are now used to it. However, classes at home has got its own set of challenges. Be it teachers, students or parents — each have their share of unique challenges and tech companies have stepped up to …
OnePlus TV 55U1: Re-envisioning Affordable Luxury
From its inception, the OnePlus brand has built-up, and relied on the feedback of its large fan base in developing and innovating products for them. For today’s millennials, the OnePlus brand has a very native appeal with its clean build, and swift performance. With its Never Settle motto, the OnePlus DNA has revolved around a …
Google acquires North, takes aim at Smart Glasses
Google recently acquired North, a Canadian company founded in 2012, that makes smart glasses. The IP and talent pool at North will help in building-up Google’s AR hardware. While the value of the deal has not been disclosed, there have been speculations that Google paid around $180Mn. As an early mover in the field of …
Apple takes privacy a notch higher with iOS14
In 2019, with iOS 13, Apple focused on privacy, and made sure that users were aware of the apps wanting to access their Bluetooth or location services with ease. The ‘sign in with Apple’ facilitated Apple users to sign in to apps and services with one tap, and sharing their private or sensitive information. And …
Apple Silicon at WWDC 2020: The next phase for Macs
At the WWDC 2020, Apple announced that it will debut its first Mac with Apple Silicon by the end of this year, beginning the process of displacing Intel chips in Mac computers. Apple expects the transition to in-house SoCs to take two years. In the interim, new Intel-powered Macs will still be in the pipeline. …