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Apple fans, here’s some good news for you. E-tailer Flipkart has announced a ‘craziest-ever’ deal on one of the most powerful Apple iPhones in the upcoming Republic Day sale. The e-commerce platform is giving up to Rs 40,000 discount on Apple iPhone XS. The 64GB storage variant of Apple iPhone XS will be available at Rs 49,999 during the five-day long sale. Currently, the iPhone is listed at Rs 89,900 on Flipkart.com. So if you have been planning to buy an iPhone recently, this is one of the best deals you can get. Flipkart’s Republic Day sale will start on January 19 at 12:00am. For Flipkart Plus members, the sale will start early on January 18 at 8pm. The Walmart-backed online retailer has partnered with ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank to offer an instant discount of 10% on all purchases made using these bank cards. Beside, there will be EMI purchase offers from Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and SBI Bank. Other Apple iPhones that will be available on discount … [Read more...] about This is the ‘craziest-ever’ deal on an Apple iPhone

For those planning to buy an iPhone, Flipkart Republic Day sale has ‘crazy offer’. Apple iPhone XS (64GB) is available at Rs 49,999 after a discount of Rs 39,900 (approximately) during the four-day sale. Apple iPhone XS’ listed price is Rs 89,900. Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale starts January 19 and will run through January 22. There are also smartphones from Samsung, Vivo, Realme and other brands available at discount during the sale. Apple iPhone XS: Specifications Apple iPhone XS features 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED screen. The iPhone comes powered by Apple A12 Bionic processor. In terms of camera, the iPhone Xs features dual 12MP rear cameras with f/1.8 wide aperture. At the front, there is a 7MP TrueDepth camera. The handset also Smart HDR, which combines several images of a moving subject together and analyses it to bring the best shot. The handset offers Face ID for secure authentication. As for the battery, the iPhone XS comes equipped with support for … [Read more...] about This Apple iPhone is available at Rs 39,900 discount in Flipkart Republic Day sale

Apple has released a new version of its iTunes Remote app for iOS, featuring Dark Mode and enhanced support for the new Music and TV apps included with macOS Catalina. Following new iOS update and the macOS 10.15.2 update, the iTunes Remote app can be used to control playback in the Music and TV apps in macOS Catalina. "iTunes Remote is the best way to control Apple Music, iTunes and the Apple TV app from anywhere in your home. Simply download the app to your iPhone or iPad and connect directly to Apple Music, iTunes or the Apple TV app on your Mac or PC," the company said in a statement recently. As per report, Apple probably also fixed some bugs and improved the overall performance of the app with the new update, although the release notes did not mention it, iTunes Remote is a free app for controlling music libraries and other content on the Mac with the iPhone. It can be downloaded from the iOS App Store. … [Read more...] about iTunes Remote app receives Dark Mode, macOS Catalina support

MUMBAI: With the first phase of placement season at IIT-Bombay coming to an end this week, the institute has secured an all-time high in the number of offers. A total of 1,270 offers were received at the campus this year, of which 1,122 were accepted. The number of international offers, too, went up from 65 last year to 89 this year. The institute saw international offers pouring in from US, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea. Not only is there a steep rise in the total number of offers at the institute, the average salary package offered in the first phase of placements has also jumped from last year's Rs 12-13 lakh/annum to Rs 17.75 lakh/annum, indicating an upbeat season. Of the total students registered, 70% have already been placed in this phase. However, students claimed not all registered opt for placements. Some pursue higher studies too, they added. The highest international offer remained from Microsoft, which offered Rs 1.5 crore for positions … [Read more...] about IIT-Bombay placements: Top offers, pay packages and more

Two of Apple's most-popular gadgets -- iPhone and iPod -- seem to have finally got competition. But Apple does not have much to worry. For, the competition comes from its very own True Wireless earbuds -- AirPods. According to a recent report from Strategy Analytics, Apple AirPods sales grew almost 100% year-on-year during 2019. The report further estimates that AirPods shipments hit 60 million during the year. Another impressive figure is the market share: AirPods are estimated to take over 50% of the global shipment of true wireless (TWS) headsets. And, as is the case with iPhone and Apple's other products, the report adds that AirPods took home a disproportionately high 71% of worldwide revenue of TWS sales. Incidentally, the TWS category saw a blazing 202% growth in the year. Little doubt then that thanks to AirPod sales, Strategy Analytics report sees Apple's non-iPhone revenues soaring. Coming to iPod, Apple was expected to sell $4 billion worth of AirPods in the 2019 holiday … [Read more...] about iPhone has got its biggest competitor, but why Apple is not worried