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Apple Slashes iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 Prices

Apple has announced a cut in prices of the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 models. According to an Apple spokesperson, the iPhone 4S 16GB model is now available for Rs 41,400, a reduction of Rs 3,100 from its earlier price of Rs 44,500.

The big news for Apple enthusiasts is that the company has slashed the price of the iPhone 4 (8GB) by Rs 9,600. The phone, which was earlier available for Rs 37,900 is now available for Rs 28,300. Further, Apple has discontinued the iPhone 3GS.

No exact date given, although word on the street is that the iPhone 5 will be launched just ahead of diwali, with the 16GB version costing around INR 45,000. Previously there were reports that Airtel, Vodafone and Aircel have placed orders for Nano-SIM cards which are used in the iPhone 5.

October 3, 2012
Rumor : Apple to announce iPhone 5, iPad mini at September 12 event

The iPhone 5, iPad mini and perhaps two other Apple devices could be announced at a Sept. 12 event, according to a new report.

Long rumored to premiere in October, the sixth-generation iPhone is now reportedly expected to be announced in September, including a new report Monday by iMore.

The report says Apple will announce the new phone and the iPad mini, a 7-inch screen version of the iPad, six weeks from now, citing “sources who have proven accurate in the past.”

Though the report is unsure about the iPad mini’s actual launch date, it gives a specific launch date for the iPhone 5: Sept. 21, which is a date that’s been rumored before.

Along with the two iOS devices, iMore also reports Apple will use the event to launch a new iPod nano.

Along with the nano, iMore speculates that a new iPod Touch could also be announced. Recent reports have said the Touch could be in for a fairly substantial redesign as is expected for the new iPhone.

The next iPhone is expected to have a better and longer screen, at 4 inches, as well as other redesigns, including a new back plate and a smaller dock connector.

July 30, 2012
Aircel offers Apple iPhone 3GS at Rs 9,999

Aircel has slashed the prices of the Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB model and it is now available for Rs. 9,999. This deal is for now available only for Aircel postpaid customers.

In order to attract customers, Aircel is also offering unlimited 3G data for a full one year with the purchase of iPhone 3GS by paying an additional Rs. 3,000 upfront at the time of purchase.

However, this option is available only in 3G circles and there is a fair usage cap of 2GB per month, post which users can continue to download unlimited data at the speed of 128kbps.

In 2G-only areas, buyers would have unlimited 2,500 local and national SMS, 100 minutes of local and STD calls and unlimited 2G data for a period of 6 months.

However, if an Aircel subscribers opts for the company’s ‘money saver plan,’ then they would have to pay Rs.20,990 for this very iPhone.

Airtel is currently selling the same device for Rs. 20,908, which is double the price of Aircel’s version.

July 21, 2012
Apple has already reportedly ordered 65 Million iPad 3 264ppi displays

According to ChinaTimes Apple has already ordered over 65 million displays for its next generation of iPad. The upcoming iPad 3 ( name rumored ) is supposedly said to carry a higher resolution 2,048 by 1, 536-pixel Retina display. The over-all design of the tablet is expected to remain the same, but the big new feature here will obviously be the new Retina display. LG and Samsung have been rumored to be manufacturing the display.

To take into consideration Apple had ordered only 40 Million iPad 2 displays prior to launch, thats a whopping 66.6% increase. Also to take into consideration that iPad 2 and the original iPad are the most popular and the number one tablet sold, in sheer numbers. Apple sold over 15 million iPad 2 units in the holiday quarter alone.

If the specs claimed for the iPad 3 are even halfway there the expect the competition to fizzle down for the tablet from cupertino. The only other hope will lie with the rumored Galaxy Tab 3 and Android ICS, but not to anyway scratch the surface of iPad’s loyalty.

February 14, 2012
iPhone 3GS remains in the most sold device in India in the 20,000 Price bracket?

Despite several phones available in the market in the 20000 price bracket, Vodafone has confirmed that the Apple iPhone remains the most activated device in the past 3 months. This is highly surprising in a country where people have been up talking Blackberries and Android devices, so difficult to believe that we got Rajiv Thakkar, Senior Exec on Vodafone’s panel to talk to us about this .

” In the last three month we have had more activations of the iPhones than any other device in that price segment, with the iPhone 3GS topping in the 20,000 price mark. We have also activated the maximum number of iPhone Data plans, in the last 6 months, since the launch of the iPhone in India.”

– Rajiv Thakkar

Nowwhether or not this information is true or a marketing move from Apple, it seems that people still prefer iPhones to other devices. What do you think?

October 24, 2011
iCloud is now public !

While we await the iOS 5 downloads to start seeding. Apple has made iCloud open to the public and the Masses. To access it although you will need the latest version of iOS 5 coming soon, and the absolutely latest version of Mac OS Lion.

[iCloud.com]

October 12, 2011
iPhone 4 India Launch Tomorrow : 27th May 2011 : Airtel and Aircel reveal details

Its already been known for a few days now, but it has been made official. The iPhone 4 officially becomes available in India from tomorrow the 27th of May 2011.

Both Airtel and Aircel have begun pricing their devices

Airtel is offering the iPhone 4 16GB at : INR 34,500 and 32GB at : INR 40,900 these devices will be locked to Airtel.

“As 3G services drive the next wave of growth in the country’s telecom industry, iPhone 4 on Airtel’s exceptional high-speed network will provide customers with a truly mobile 3G experience at affordable service offerings” said Atul Bindal, President, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel

Prices for the device remain same on Aircel with the carrier lock shifting to Aircel.

Check out Offers below

Airtel

Aircel Offers

[Aircel – iPhone 4]

[Airtel- iPhone 4]

May 26, 2011
Apple iPad 2 Starts Selling in India, First Come First Serve
The iPad 2 has finally made it to stores in India, and the stock is apparently flying off of shelves. All stockists were given strict instructions to not take pre orders and the iPad 2 is available on first come first serve basis to those willing to buy it.

Pricing is as follows and various users are complaining of the low stock of white color.
- 16GB Wi-Fi: Rs. 29,500
- 32G Wi-Fi: Rs. 34,500
- 64GB Wi-Fi: Rs. 39,500
- 16GB 3G + Wi-Fi: Rs. 36,900
- 32GB 3G + Wi-Fi: Rs. 41,900
- 64GB 3G + Wi-Fi: Rs. 46,900
April 29, 2011
Apple iPad 2 launched in India, Shipping April 29th 2011. Original iPad to get cheaper!

Apple Finally sent us an intimation that the iPad 2 will be made available in India from the April 29th. Just as earlier rumors suggested the iPad 2 will infact be the fastest ever current gen iOS device to be made Available in India after its launch in the US.

The pricing of the iPad 2 still remains a question, because the device is slated at a 25,500- 27,500 base price for the 16Gb WiFi only version. We will have more information on launch date.

We also have news from one of our sources at Apple that the original iPad will infact become cheaper by upto 5000/- INR bringing it down to a starting price of just 17000/- Inr. For those looking for a first tablet at that price nothing beats the original iPad.

Stay tuned for more on this including a post launch unboxing and a full review.

April 28, 2011
Airtel to Bring iPhone 4 to India (PR)

In a very vague and uninformative email from Airtel, we now know that Airtel finally plans to bring the Apple iPhone 4 to India read the press release below. As always it has almost been year since the iPhone was announced, and there is a high chance that a newer iPhone will come in June. We say Avoid the iPhone 4

PR

New Delhi, 11^th April 2011: Bharti Airtel will launch iPhone 4 in India in the coming months. iPhone 4 is the most innovative phone in the world, featuring Apple’s stunning Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone and FaceTime, which makes video calling a reality. For further information, please visit www.airtel.in. For more information on iPhone 4 please visithttp://www.apple.com/iphone

About Bharti Airtel Limited

Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa. The company offers mobile voice & data services, fixed line, high speed broadband, IPTV, DTH, turnkey telecom solutions for enterprises and national & international long distance services to carriers. Bharti Airtel has been ranked among the six best performing technology companies in the world by BusinessWeek. Bharti Airtel had over 215 million customers across its operations at the end of February 2011. To know more visit,

April 11, 2011
Apple iPAD now officially available in India – Starting Rs. 27,000

“Hello, India!” says the iPad after a whole year of its launch in the United States, Apple iPad is finally available in India. News is that Apple is all set to Announce the iPad 2 – or the second gen iPad- this means that as India we again got booted. The iPhone 3Gs came to India just a month before the iPhone 4 was launched, till date the iPhone 4 is yet to be seen heading to India.

The iPad Specs remain the same – 16Gb – Wifi only model – starting price – 27,000 INR. thats about RS. 4000 more than the US price.

January 28, 2011