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  • Mukesh Ambani Exclusive Diwali Offer For Apple Lovers, Get iPhone 16 For Rs 13,000; Here’s How To Grab Deal |

    Diwali Gift For iPhone Lovers In India: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Digital has delivered a massive Diwali surprise for Apple enthusiasts with an unbelievable offer on the upcoming iPhone 16. In a special festive deal, Reliance Digital is offering the much-anticipated iPhone 16 for just Rs 13,000 alongside Amazon and Flipkart, making it a steal for tech lovers across India.

    This limited-time offer, bundled with Jio’s exclusive plans, marks a significant price drop from its expected market value. With Diwali around the corner, with bank discounts and a No-Cost EMI option, this is the perfect time to bring home an iPhone 16.

    Notably, Apple’s iPhone 16 was launched in early September.

    iPhone 16 Price Break Up With No-Cost EMI At Rs 13,000

    Reliance Digital is offering the 128GB variant of the phone at a sale price of Rs 79,900. However, if you make the purchase from Reliance Digital, you’ll receive an instant discount of Rs 5,000, bringing the cost down to Rs 74,900.

    Adding further, if you use an ICICI, SBI, or Kotak Bank credit card, you can avail of an instant discount of Rs 5,000, reducing the final price to Rs 74,900.

    As an added benefit, Reliance Digital provides a No-Cost EMI option, allowing you to pay Rs 12,483 per month (around Rs 13,000) for six months, making the latest iPhone more accessible without stretching your budget.

    iPhone 16 Specifications

    The premium phone features a 6.1-inch OLED display with 1179 x 2556 pixels resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The newly launched iPhone 16 is a dual SIM (US: eSIM, Worldwide: Nano+eSIM) handset that runs on iOS 18. It is powered by 3561mAh battery and a 3nm octa-core A18 chipset that features a 6-core CPU, 5 -core GPU, and a 16-core neural engine.

    It comes with upgraded Ceramic Shield protection and the Dynamic Island. The handset has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The iPhone 16 comes with a new camera control feature that enables users to adjust settings by sliding a finger on the screen, located on the right side below the on/off switch. On the optics front, this phone uses a 48-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. For Connectivity, the iPhone 16 supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

  • Mukesh Ambani Exclusive Diwali Offer For Apple Lovers, Get iPhone 16 For Rs 13,000; Here’s How To Grab Deal |

    Diwali Gift For iPhone Lovers In India: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Digital has delivered a massive Diwali surprise for Apple enthusiasts with an unbelievable offer on the upcoming iPhone 16. In a special festive deal, Reliance Digital is offering the much-anticipated iPhone 16 for just Rs 13,000 alongside Amazon and Flipkart, making it a steal for tech lovers across India.

    This limited-time offer, bundled with Jio’s exclusive plans, marks a significant price drop from its expected market value. With Diwali around the corner, with bank discounts and a No-Cost EMI option, this is the perfect time to bring home an iPhone 16.

    Notably, Apple’s iPhone 16 was launched in early September.

    iPhone 16 Price Break Up With No-Cost EMI At Rs 13,000

    Reliance Digital is offering the 128GB variant of the phone at a sale price of Rs 79,900. However, if you make the purchase from Reliance Digital, you’ll receive an instant discount of Rs 5,000, bringing the cost down to Rs 74,900.

    Adding further, if you use an ICICI, SBI, or Kotak Bank credit card, you can avail of an instant discount of Rs 5,000, reducing the final price to Rs 74,900.

    As an added benefit, Reliance Digital provides a No-Cost EMI option, allowing you to pay Rs 12,483 per month (around Rs 13,000) for six months, making the latest iPhone more accessible without stretching your budget.

    iPhone 16 Specifications

    The premium phone features a 6.1-inch OLED display with 1179 x 2556 pixels resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The newly launched iPhone 16 is a dual SIM (US: eSIM, Worldwide: Nano+eSIM) handset that runs on iOS 18. It is powered by 3561mAh battery and a 3nm octa-core A18 chipset that features a 6-core CPU, 5 -core GPU, and a 16-core neural engine.

    It comes with upgraded Ceramic Shield protection and the Dynamic Island. The handset has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The iPhone 16 comes with a new camera control feature that enables users to adjust settings by sliding a finger on the screen, located on the right side below the on/off switch. On the optics front, this phone uses a 48-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. For Connectivity, the iPhone 16 supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

  • Apple iPhone 16 Series Go On Sale In India From Today; Serpentine Queues Outside Store, Some Wait For 21 Hours |

    New Delhi: As Apple has started the sale of its iPhone 16 series from today (September 20), serpentine queues outside Apple stores have caught the attention of social media. Similar to last year’s situation, Apple enthusiasts have been waiting in long queues outside Apple store in Delhi’s Saket and the flagship store in Mumbai’s BKC.

    A customer Akshay says, “I came at 6 am. I purchased the iPhone 16 Pro Max. I liked iOS 18 and the zoom camera quality has become better now, I came from Surat,” reported news agency ANI.

    Another customer Ujjwal Shah said “I have been standing in the queue for the last 21 hours. I have been here since 11 AM yesterday and I will be the first one to enter the store today at 8 AM. I am very excited today.. .The atmosphere in Mumbai for this phone is absolutely new…Last year, I stood in the queue for 17 hours.”

    The company for the first time plans to start assembling iPhone Pro Series in India but those models will start selling at a later date, PTI quoting sources has reported.

    “The entire iPhone 16 lineup will be available across the country tomorrow,” an Apple India spokesperson said. The company, however, did not offer any comment on the availability of assembled in India iPhone Pro series.

    This is the first time the company is selling the iPhone Pro series at lower price than the previous version mainly on account of import duty cut in the recent budget.

    Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max Bank Offers, Exchange Offer

    Customers who are eager to exchange their older iPhone model, can get up to Rs 67,500 being adjusted towards a new device, Apple has said.

    Cashbacks and bank offers include –Rs 5,000 instant cashback from select banks –American Express, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank. Apple is also offering no-interest equated monthly installment (no-cost EMI) plans of three and six months.

    Much to the delight of fans and enthusiasts, tech giant Apple on September 9 introduced the iPhone 16 series.

    The much-anticipated iPhone models boast of Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, camera control, innovative pro-camera features and a humongous battery life.

    iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Price, Availability

    iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. The price of iPhone 16 Pro starts at Rs 119,900 while the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at Rs 144,900. The phones will have color options in black titanium, natural titanium, white titanium and desert titanium colours.

    iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Price, Availability

    iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. The price of iPhone 16 starts at Rs 79,900 while iPhone 16 Plus starts at Rs 89.900. The phones will have color options in ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black in capacities.

    iPhone 16 Pro Max Key Features

    6.9 inch Super Retina XDR display

    Titanium screen with textured matte glass back, Action button

    A18 Pro chip, 6-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine

    Pro camera system: 48MP Fusion 48MP Ultra Wide Telephoto

    Battery: Up to 33 hours video playback

    USB-C, Supports USB 3 for up to 20x faster transfers

    Water resistant to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes

    iPhone 16 Pro Key Features

    6.3 inch Super Retina XDR display

    Titanium screen with textured matte glass back, Action button

    A18 Pro chip, 6-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine

    Pro camera system 48MP Fusion 48MP Ultra Wide Telephoto

    Battery: Up to 27 hours video playback

    USB-C, Supports USB 3 for up to 20x faster transfers

    Water resistant to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes


    iPhone 16 Key Features

    6.1 inch Super Retina XDR display

    Aluminum screen with colour-infused glass back (Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black)

    A18 chip, 6-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine

    Advanced dual-camera system 48MP Fusion 12MP Ultra Wide

    Battery: Up to 22 hours video playback

    USB-C, Supports USB 2

  • iPhone 16 Goes On Sale In India From Tomorrow, Pre-Order For ‘Made In India’ Phone Surges |

    New Delhi: Apple has seen a surge in pre-orders for its ‘Make in India’ iPhone 16 in the country, as the company gears up to make its latest iPhone line-up available on September 20, trade analysts said on Thursday, adding that the new devices are set to break previous export records.

    The ongoing channel checks suggest that iPhone 16 Pro models are also witnessing a strong traction from buyers, owing to its more strategic and accessible pricing, in comparison to the 15 series.

    The new iPhones will be available at Apple retail and online stores in India — Apple BKC (Mumbai) and Apple Saket (New Delhi) – along with the company’s authorized sellers, from September 20.

    According to Counterpoint Research Director Tarun Pathak, there is a strong pre-order demand for the base iPhone 16 model compared to last year, and with attractive financing options, “the new 16 series is set to break previous records”.

    The analysts expect a healthy mix of upgrades this year for Apple in the country. The momentum is great with the government’s thrust on local manufacturing as the iPhone 16 models are being manufactured/assembled in India with simultaneous availability along with global market.

    Prabhu Ram, VP-Industry Research Group, CyberMedia Research (CMR), told IANS that Apple is benefiting from the strong tailwinds rising from the premiumisation wave in the Indian smartphone market.

    “The older generation iPhone 14 and 13 series will also gain traction in the festive season,” he added.

    Apple’s latest iPhone 16 is being produced and launched globally from the Indian factories. Driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the tech giant reached around $5 billion in iPhone exports from India in the April-August period this fiscal (FY25).

    As per industry data, this is a growth of over 50 per cent from the same period of first five months in FY24.

    The iPhone 16 Pro series benefits from more strategic and accessible pricing compared to its previous generation. This is expected to drive upgrades in the Indian market, making it more appealing to a wider range of consumers.

    Globally, iPhone 16 series first-weekend pre-order sales are estimated at about 37 million units, as per industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

    Meanwhile, Apple revenues in India are likely to grow 18 per cent (year-on-year) in 2024 and the new iPhone 16 series would help the company further solidify its presence in the country, along with boosting its exports figures.

    Apple has 6 percent share by volume and 16 percent by value in India. The double-digit growth will continue, with revenues expected to cross the $10 billion mark in 2025 in the country.

    The iPhone production in India has gone up from less than 1 per cent in 2017 to 10 per cent in 2023 and plans are to scale it up to 25 per cent of global shipments by 2025, according to global investment firm Jefferies.

  • Apple Unveils New MagSafe Charger with 25W Wireless Charging for iPhone 16 Series; Check Availability |

    Apple MagSafe Charger: Apple has introduced an updated MagSafe Charger designed to improve wireless charging speeds for the upcoming iPhone 16 series. Officially launched on September 9, the new charger promises charging rates comparable to traditional wired connections.

    This latest MagSafe Charger retains its familiar puck-shaped design and supports both Qi2 and Qi charging standards, according to GSM Arena.

    The highlight of this model is its ability to provide up to 25W wireless charging. As noted on Apple’s website, it can charge an iPhone 16 to 50% in approximately 30 minutes when paired with a 30W USB-C power adapter.

    This advancement enables the iPhone 16 to charge faster wirelessly compared to the iPhone 15 when using a standard 20W wired adapter, according to GSM Arena. However, the 25W charging speed is limited to the iPhone 16 series.

    Apple’s MagSafe Charger For Early iPhone Models

    For earlier models ranging from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 15, the MagSafe Charger will offer a maximum output of 15W.For iPhones from the 8 to the 11 series, which lack magnetic compatibility, the charger will provide up to 7.5W, as per GSM Arena.The new MagSafe Charger is priced at USD 39/Pound 39/Euro 49 for the 1-meter version and USD 49/Pound 49/Euro 59 for the 2-meter variant.

    Apple’s MagSafe Charger Availability

    It is important to note that availability may vary by region, with some markets, including China, currently excluded from the rollout, as per GSM Arena. Adding further, the 30W USB-C Power Adapter, which is sold separately, is priced at USD 39/Pound 39/Euro 45.

    MagSafe Charger And Power Adapter

    Both the updated MagSafe Charger and the 30W USB-C Power Adapter are available for immediate shipping, ensuring that customers can have these accessories in hand ahead of the iPhone 16’s official release in just ten days. This new accessory reflects Apple’s efforts to innovate within its ecosystem, providing users with more efficient and versatile charging solutions as the company prepares for the latest addition to its smartphone lineup. (With Agency Inputs)

  • IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Makes Bold Statement on iPhone India Launch, Highlights ‘Make in India’ Success” |

    iPhone 16 India Launch: Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday said that Apple’s latest iPhone 16 is being produced and launched globally from the Indian manufacturing plants. The ‘Make in India’ new iPhones will be available in the country on September 20, and will be exported to other nations as well.

    “Apple’s latest iPhone 16 being produced and launched globally from Indian factories,” said Minister Vaishnaw. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative is now driving the creation of iconic products for the world,” the minister posted on X social media platform.

    iPhone exports continue to clock around $1 billion each month thanks to the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. According to the government, in the ecosystem of Apple alone, more than 2 lakh people have got employment and there is good amount of growth.

    The iPhone exports from India surged sharply to $12.1 billion in 2023-24 from $6.27 billion in 2022-23. Overall, the company’s India operations reached $23.5 billion in value in the last fiscal (FY24).

    iPhone factories in the country are set to hire more than 10,000 people directly in the peak festival period. Apple aims to manufacture more than 50 million iPhones in India per year, as it aims to shift some of the production out from China.

    Tata Electronics, which runs two plants for Apple, is the biggest job creator in the Apple ecosystem, along with Foxconn and Pegatron.

    As tech giants like Apple continue to shift iPhone manufacturing to India amid political stability and friendly government policies, the country captured almost half of the lost market (40.5 per cent) from China and Vietnam in the last fiscal year.

    Mobile phone exports from the country touched nearly $16 billion in FY24 from $11 billion in FY23. The overall electronic manufacturing in the country is expected to reach around $250 billion in the next five years.

  • iPhone 16 Launch: Users Can Pre-Order, Likely To Be Available For Sale On September 20; Check Expected Price |

    iPhone 16 Series Launch: Apple has announced the launch date of the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series in India during Apple’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ event in the US on September 9. The series includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

    In addition to the iPhone 16 series, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to launch the Watch Series 10, Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE and AirPods 4. Notably, the mega event will be broadcast from Apple Park in Cupertino, California. .

    It is interesting to note when the iPhones are likely to go on pre-order. Furthermore, could Apple change the pre-order and release dates from the usual Fridays following the launch event?

    According to reports and the company’s track record, new iPhones are generally open for pre-orders on the Friday following the launch announcement and go on sale the Friday after that, even if the announcements don’t occur on the usual Tuesday.

    For example, the iPhone 14 series launch was on a Wednesday, and pre-orders still opened on the Friday of the same week. The iPhone 16 series, along with other products, could be available for pre-order on September 13 and might go on sale on September 20.

    iPhone 16 Series India Price (Expected):

    The iPhone 16 series may come with a lower price tag in India compared to the iPhone 15, thanks to a reduction in the basic customs duty on mobile phones from 20 per cent to 15 per cent.

    The iPhone 16 is expected to be priced around ₹67,000. The iPhone 16 Plus could cost approximately ₹75,500, while the iPhone 16 Pro is estimated to be available for ₹92,300.

    For those looking at the top-of-the-line model, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is anticipated to be priced at ₹1,00,700.

  • iPhone 15 Sees Major Price Drop Before iPhone 16 Launch: Discount Details Inside |

    New Delhi: Apple is set to unveil its new iPhone 16 series just about a year after the iPhone 15 hit the market. While the release date for the iPhone 16 remains under wraps, anticipation is growing for the new features the devices will bring. In the meantime, the iPhone 15 is grabbing attention for its notable price drop on Flipkart during the Month-End Mobiles Fest which runs until August 26.

    The 128GB version of the iPhone 15 is currently available for RS 64,999 on Flipkart, down from Apple’s official price of Rs 79,600. This discount of Rs 14,501 is a significant offer on a device that was a flagship model just a year ago.

    Along with the direct discount, Flipkart is also offering an exchange deal that could cut the price by up to Rs 42,100, based on the condition of your old phone. Keep in mind, though, that the actual exchange value might be lower than the maximum advertised amount.

    This deal on the iPhone 15 does not include additional bank discounts from Flipkart. Buyers should consider making their purchase soon as prices and availability might change before the sale concludes.

    Early rumors about the iPhone 16 series indicate that the standard models will come with only minor updates, including a slightly bigger battery, a new chipset, and some small design tweaks. Given that the new models are expected to have higher prices, those who can afford to wait might want to hold off and see the full details of the iPhone 16 before buying.

  • Tech Showdown: Google Pixel 9 Vs iPhone 16; What New AI Features To Expect From Anticipated Smartphones? ,

    Google Pixel 9 Vs iPhone 16: The tech world is abuzz with excitement and curiosity as two of the most anticipated smartphones of 2024 prepare to go head-to-head: the Google Pixel 9 and the iPhone 16. Both devices are expected to promise groundbreaking. AI features and performance enhancements that aim to push the boundaries of what a new generation of smartphones can do.

    Let’s have a quick look at the much-anticipated smartphones equipped with AI features

    Google Pixel 9 AI Features (Expected)

    The Pixel 9 series is expected to be loaded with AI features including Gemini AI and Circle to Search. The Magic Editor reportedly accepts text prompts for more intuitive image editing, and the “Add Me” feature allows you to insert yourself into group photos even if you weren’t originally there.

    Adding further, the Circle to Search feature will enhance search capabilities, and the Pixel Screenshots feature will make it easier for users to save and find information from their screenshots. Pixel 9 users are also expected to gain access to Pixel Drops, a platform providing exclusive features and enhancements.

    iPhone 16 AI Features (Expected)

    Apple plans to introduce Apple Intelligence through software updates by October, a few weeks after releasing iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, according to reports. Meanwhile, Apple will let developers test Apple Intelligence early, starting this week, through iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas.

    This delay means the first iPhone 16 models sold might not have the new AI features right away; Users will need a software update a few weeks after purchasing. Apple Intelligence includes features like better notification prioritization, web page and voice note summaries, improved writing tools, a revamped Siri, and integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

    Google Pixel 9 Specifications (Expected)

    The upcoming smartphone is expected to feature a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate, complemented by a punch-hole design. It could be Powered by the Google Tensor 4 octa-core processor. The device is expected to be loaded with a 5000 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging.

    For Connectivity, the smartphone could support dual SIM, 3G, 4G, 5G, VoLTE, Vo5G, Wi-Fi, and NFC. It will come with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of inbuilt storage. For photography, there is a dual rear camera setup with two 50 MP sensors and a 10.5 MP front camera. The smartphone will run on Android v14.

    iPhone 16 Specifications (Expected)

    The premium smartphone could sport a 6.1-inch OLED screen and offers a 120Hz refresh rate with micro-lens technology, according to MacRumors report. Under the hood, the model could use an A18 chipset and an upgraded Neural Engine for generative AI tasks in iOS 18. The iPhone 16 is expected to support Apple Intelligence features, rolling out in beta this fall. It might come with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. In terms of optics, it could feature a 48MP + 12MP rear camera setup and a 12MP selfie lens.

    The rear cameras might be vertically aligned in a pill-shaped bump to enable Spatial Video recording support. The phone could be equipped with a 3,561mAh battery that supports both wired and wireless charging.

    Adding further, the iPhone 16 may feature an enhanced graphene thermal system. Other notable highlights include Wi-Fi 7, an Action Button, and a new ‘Capture Button’ designed to unlock various photo and video shooting capabilities. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 16 will likely be available in black, green, pink, blue, and white, with no purple or yellow options.

  • Apple iPhone 16 would possibly borrow this design attribute from iPhone 12

    It is also too early to talk about iPhone 16, nonetheless the rumour mill is buzzing with alleged choices of the cellphone. As per a report by MacRumours, the Apple iPhone 16 would possibly attribute a vertical rear digital digicam construction as a result of the iPhone 12. 

    The report cites a leakster with Twitter account title @URedditor. It says that the design may probably be extended to completely different telephones beneath the iPhone 16 assortment. 

    In case you are unaware, Apple switched to a diagonally-arranged rear digital digicam setup with the iPhone 13 and 13 mini. The design was continued with iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus and could be susceptible to be adopted for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. But to not iPhone 16.

    As per the tipster, the change in digital digicam construction when combined with completely different newer design options similar to the Dynamic Island and a USB-C port will make the system “instantly recognizable.”

    At the time of introducing the diagonal affiliation for rear digital digicam sensor, Apple acknowledged that “a redesigned rear camera layout with diagonally arranged lenses enables the advanced dual-camera system.” MacRumours report says that Apple might need lastly found a choice to match digital digicam parts inside a vertical orientation as soon as extra.

    Apple iPhone 16 assortment is anticipated to make a debut in September 2024. As talked about earlier, it is too early to talk regarding the cellphone’s choices as a result of the design would possibly change with the last word product. 

    According to tales, better modifications coming with iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max might embody larger reveals with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screens, respectively. 

    Meanwhile, Apple is rumoured to be engaged on its ChatGPT and Bard rival. The Cupertino-based agency is reportedly hiring for positions all through its machine finding out and artificial intelligence (AI). According to a report by Pocket-lint, Apple US career internet web page has 176 current job openings. Of them, 43 are posted this month.

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