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iPhone 16 price drops by over Rs 17,000 on Croma: Check bank offers and details | Technology News

iPhone 16 price drops by over Rs 17,000 on Croma: Check bank offers and details | Technology News

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The iPhone 17 has been available for a few months now, but the vanilla iPhone 16 is still one of the best Apple smartphones one can buy. Earlier this year, Counterpoint Research said that the iPhone 16 was Apple’s best-selling smartphone in India, capturing about four per cent of total smartphone sales in the month of September. Launched last year, the iPhone 16 (review) had a starting price tag of Rs 79,990, but now the Tata-owned e-commerce platform Croma is selling it for less than Rs 65,000. If you are looking to buy a new smartphone, here’s how to grab the deal. The base variant of the iPhone 16, which comes with 128GB storage, is available on Croma in five colour variants – Black, White, Pink, Ultramarine, and Teal. Without any bank offers, the phone is available for Rs 66,990. But Croma is offering instant discounts of up to Rs 4,000 with ICICI, IDFC and SBI bank credit and debit cards, bringing the effective price down to Rs 62,990. However, these offers will only be …

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, MacBook Air (M4) and More Get Discounts During Vijay Sales Apple Days Sale

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, MacBook Air (M4) and More Get Discounts During Vijay Sales Apple Days Sale

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Vijay Sales has announced its Apple Days Sale in India, with an array of discounts on the latest iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 models. The discount sale, which will begin on May 24, brings discounted prices for new iPad models, Apple Watches and AirPods as well. The new MacBook Air models with M4 and M2 chips are also confirmed to see price cuts during the sale. The electronic retail chain has partnered with different lenders to offer payment discounts for customers purchasing Apple products during the sale, which ends on June 1. Vijay Sales Apple Days Sale: iPhone 16 Series Discounts Revealed The upcoming Vijay Sales Apple Days sale brings an instant discount of up to Rs. 4,000 on iPhone 16 series for payments made on ICICI, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra cards. With this offer, the 128GB storage variant of the iPhone 16 will be priced at Rs. 66,990, instead of the original launch price of Rs. 79,900. The iPhone 16 Plus will be offered for Rs. 74,990 for the base 128GB variant, instead of Rs. …

iPhone 16 helps Apple grow as Indian smartphone market declines again

iPhone 16 helps Apple grow as Indian smartphone market declines again

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The Indian smartphone market is often regarded as one of the fastest-growing markets around the world, with huge demand for smartphones. However, latest reports suggest that the Indian smartphone market has dropped by 5.5% year on year in Q1 of 2025, with a total of 32 million smartphones shipped, making a second consecutive low year. Planning to get the iPhone 16 series? Know if it’s worth the upgrade considering your current device. (Bloomberg) Despite this decline in numbers, one brand that stood tall was Apple, despite offering premium smartphones. While the overall market declined in Q1 2025, Apple experienced growth. Among the top five brands, Apple shipped 3 million units in the first quarter of 2025. Among these, the iPhone 16 figured as the most popular model, accounting for 4% of India’s overall shipments.  Also Read: Samsung unveils world’s first 500Hz OLED monitor with QHD display and gamer-focused features Here’s how various brands performed in terms of market share, according to IDC Vivo, for instance, had a market share of 16.2% in the first quarter …

‘Made in India’ Smartphone Shipments Grew 6 Percent YoY in 2024; Samsung Retained Top Spot

‘Made in India’ Smartphone Shipments Grew 6 Percent YoY in 2024; Samsung Retained Top Spot

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‘Made in India’ smartphone shipments grew 6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 2024, according to claims by a market research firm. Samsung and Vivo dominated the market with the most market share. Meanwhile, the former, along with Apple, accounted for a combined 94 percent of the total smartphone exports from the country, benefitting from the government’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme. Meanwhile, Dixon emerged as India’s top manufacturer of smartphones and feature phones, registering a 39 percent YoY growth. Growth of ‘Made in India’ Smartphone Shipments According to Counterpoint Research’s ‘Make in India’ Service, Samsung retained its spot from last year as the top smartphone manufacturer of 2024, registering a 6 percent YoY growth and a 13 percent YoY increase in exports. The brand had an overall share of 20 percent in the Indian smartphone market. Vivo ranked second with a 14 percent market share, with its offline expansion and improved distribution network cited as the contributing factors. Meanwhile, Oppo registered a 34 percent decline in shipments, slipping to the fourth spot. The analysis reveals that Dixon achieved a 39 …

iPhone 17e Could Launch Around the Same Time as the iPhone 16e Next Year

iPhone 17e Could Launch Around the Same Time as the iPhone 16e Next Year

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Apple announced the iPhone 16e earlier this month as the newest member of its iPhone 16 family. The latest iPhone with Apple’s first cellular modem and A18 chip went on sale in India today, but details about the iPhone 17e have already started circulating online. A new leak reveals the possible launch timeline of the Phone 16e successor. The iPhone 17e is expected to go official a few months after the launch of the iPhone 17 series. iPhone 17e Could Debut in February 2026 According to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) analysts, Apple’s “e” series phones could be part of the programme going forward. The company will reportedly launch the iPhone 17e ‘around this time next year’ which means February 2026. The launch of core iPhone 17 models is said to take place in September this year. The lineup is believed to include iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. By launching an affordable iPhone 17e in February after the major launch event in September, Apple could be trying to …

Indonesia and Apple Said to Agree on Terms to Lift iPhone 16 Ban

Indonesia and Apple Said to Agree on Terms to Lift iPhone 16 Ban

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Indonesia and Apple Inc. have agreed on terms to lift the country’s ban on iPhone 16s, said people familiar with the matter, paving the way to end a five-month tug-of-war that forced the US tech giant to raise its promised investment in the country to $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,716 crore). The Ministry for Industry, which is responsible for upholding the ban, is set to sign a memorandum of agreement with Apple as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the talks, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. A press briefing will also be held, the people said, adding the ministry intends to issue a permit allowing iPhone 16 sales as soon as possible. The deal concludes a battle that started in October after Indonesia refused to issue a permit for the sale of Apple’s latest device, citing a failure to comply with domestic manufacturing requirements for smartphones and tablets. Apple then pledged to invest $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,716 crore) in Indonesia, an offer President Prabowo Subianto directed his ministers to …

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: What’s the Difference in Price in India, Features, and More

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: What’s the Difference in Price in India, Features, and More

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Apple has added an all-new affordable model to its iPhone 16 range. Yes, we are talking about the iPhone 16e. The latest iPhone model from the Cupertino-based giant brings all the latest features and offers a much cheaper price tag than the current flagship iPhone 16 series. The newest iPhone 16e provides an OLED display, FaceID, the latest A18 chipset, Apple Intelligence support, an action button, and more. So, does it make sense to go for the new iPhone 16e or consider the iPhone 16 instead? In order to help you make informed decisions, we have put both devices against each other to see which one is meant for whom. So, without further ado, let’s get started.  iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: Price in India The iPhone 16e’s price in India starts at Rs. 59,900 for the 128GB storage option. The 256GB model is available for Rs. 69,900. A top-end variant with 512GB storage costs Rs. 89,900.  The iPhone 16 price in India starts at Rs. 79,900 for the 128GB storage option. The 256GB model is …

iPhone 16e Features a Binned Version of Apple’s A18 Chipset With Fewer Cores

iPhone 16e Features a Binned Version of Apple’s A18 Chipset With Fewer Cores

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iPhone 16e was launched by Apple on Wednesday as the latest entry-level model and the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE (2022). While the phone carries similar specifications as the flagship iPhone 16 series, including the same 48-megapixel primary camera, inclusion of Apple Intelligence features, and an A18 SoC, the latter’s architecture is different from its iPhone 16 counterpart. It is said to be a binned version of the A18 chipset which might potentially affect the device’s performance. Binned A18 Pro SoC on the iPhone 16e First spotted by 9to5Mac, Apple’s latest affordable iPhone model uses a binned version of the iPhone 16’s A18 chipset. A look at the technical specifications of the iPhone 16e reveals that it uses a hexa-core CPU and a quad-core GPU, and while the standard model’s SoC has the same CPU, its GPU count is five. The GPU gap is further increased when compared with the A18 Pro chipset found on the iPhone 16 Pro models. It retains the same CPU core count but has a hexa-core GPU architecture. With …

Apple Offers iPhone Discounts in China as Competition Intensifies

Apple Offers iPhone Discounts in China as Competition Intensifies

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Apple is offering rare discounts of up to CNY 500 ($68.50 or roughly Rs. 5,874)) on its latest iPhone models in China, as the US tech giant moves to defend its market share against rising competition from domestic rivals like Huawei. The four-day promotion, running from January 4-7, applies to several iPhone models when purchased using specific payment methods, according to its website. The flagship iPhone 16 Pro with a starting price of CNY 7,999 (roughly Rs. 94,012) and the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a starting price of CNY 9,999 (roughly Rs. 1.17 lakh) will see the highest discount of CNY 500 (roughly Rs. 5,876). The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will receive a CNY 400 (roughly Rs. 4,701) reduction. The discounts come as consumers remain cautious with spending amid China’s slowing economy and deflationary pressures, with the country’s consumer inflation hitting a five-month low in November. Apple is grappling with declining market share in China, the world’s largest smartphone market, where local manufacturers have intensified competition. Huawei has emerged as a particularly …

Exclusive | ‘Camera Control is akin to building a ship in a miniature bottle’ | Latest News India

Exclusive | ‘Camera Control is akin to building a ship in a miniature bottle’ | Latest News India

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In September, when Apple trained the spotlight on the iPhone 16 series and introduced another set of physical controls on the phone, it caught many by surprise. Camera Control however isn’t just limited to photography or video recording on an iPhone, though that obviously constitutes a major part to its existence. Camera Control, as the iOS 18.2 update released this Thursday illustrates, it is an integral part of the Visual Intelligence element of Apple’s artificial intelligence suite too. Camera Control is an integral part of the Visual Intelligence element of Apple’s artificial intelligence suite too. (Apple) “The new camera control in the iPhone 16 lineup packs so much innovation into this really small space. For us, it was like building a ship inside a miniature bottle,” says Piyush Pratik, who manages iPhone Product Marketing at Apple, in an exclusive conversation with HT. This isn’t hyperbole. Richard Dinh, who is VP of iPhone Product Design explains the layers of hardware that make up the Camera Control physical interface on an iPhone and says it is “unlike …