In search of the missing 'i' in Apple's Watch; may not be a game changer

Apple Inc unveiled a new watch, two larger iPhones and a mobile payments service on Tuesday as Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook seeks to revive the company's reputation as a wellspring of innovation.

The first new product to be developed and introduced under Cook's reign is a wearable device tethered to the iPhone that will combine health and fitness tracking with communications. Rival watch and wearable device makers were keeping a wary eye on Apple, which up-ended the music industry and drove once-dominant phone makers like Blackberry to the brink of extinction, and whose iPad helped shrink personal computer sales for a time before they recently recovered. Apple has an enviable track record when it comes to mobile hardware, though it tends not to be the first to introduce a new-fangled product category. 

11:07 IST Thursday, 11 September 2014

Apple watches may not be a game changer; US retailers seen unlikely to warm up to Apple Pay

Apple Inc's launch of its own tap-to-pay system using near-field communication (NFC) in its new iPhones and smartwatches may not be a game changer after all. The success of Apple Pay, unveiled at a gala launch on Tuesday, hinges on the willingness of retailers to use NFC-based payment systems, industry experts said. So far the technology, which uses wireless technology to transfer data over short distances, has failed to catch on due to the high costs involved. Read more

10:12 IST Thursday, 11 September 2014

In search of the missing 'i' in Apple's Watch

Apple Inc's Tuesday launch was a marketing extravaganza stuffed full of gadgets, corporate hyperbole and celebrities of every stripe. One thing was missing: the "i" in front of the Watch. Apple's prefix has anchored the brand names of generations of products, from its phone to the iPad. But in announcing "the next chapter of Apple's story" on Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook chose to call an apple an apple. Read more

20:00 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Wearable tech: Apple Watch set to join its contemporaries in 2015

Amidst all the excitement surrounding the Keynote and iPhone 6 launch at the Apple event in California, the Apple Watch made its debut. And after much speculation about what it would be named, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. unveiled the Apple Watch. Yes is it not the iWatch, but the 'Apple Watch'. The watch is a completely new product in Apple's computer, phone and tablet portfolio and competes with the likes of Samsung Gear and similar smart-watches from manufacturers such as Sony. Read more

19:00 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

How Twitter is reacting to Apple's most awaited product launch!

So the whole World is going gaga over Apple's high-profile event, and its justified too. Apple apparently will unveil iPhone6 and couple of other gadgets. Staying true to company's philosophy, these gadgets may combine the best of technology and durability. As the tech giant unveils new products and nullifies rumours, here's a look at some Twitter reactions — including Apple CEO Tim Cook. Read more

18:50 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Review: Apple Watch will re-define future of wearable tech segment

The last time Apple had an event at 'The Flint Center', it was Steve Jobs back in 1999 announcing the iMac SE. On September 9, Tim Cook stood at the same platform while the crowd witnessed the dawn of a new era. An era that marks the tech giant’s entry into the world of wearables and where credit cards will only find their place in some old drawer. Read more

17:00 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Apple stocks fell slightly after iPhone 6 launch event

Apple stock reportedly fell after the start of the Apple launch event, which introduced iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and the Apple Watch. At the end of the event, Apple stocks were trading at 97.99 dollars, which was 0.38 % down for the day. Read more

16:55 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Apple iPhone 6 to be available in India from October 17
Here's some good news for all Apple lovers in India. You will get to use the brand new Apple Phone very soon. According to the Apple India website, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in India starting October 17. Pricing details are yet to be revealed, though that is unlikely to be an impediment for the legion of Apple fans. Read more

13:40 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Apple Inc's embrace of wireless charging for its new Watch may be a defining moment for a technology that's languished for years amid competing standards and consumer confusion. Supporters of wireless charging see a future where people no longer worry about topping up their gadgets, are free from tangled power cords and low-battery warnings and where terms like "outlet" and "plugged in" will be as anachronistic as "dialling" a phone. Read more

13:38 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Twitter says Apple Pay to benefit its newly launched Commerce program

Twitter's head of global revenue has said the Apple Pay service will be beneficial for the social networking site that launched its Twitter Commerce program on Monday. Apple unveiled its new service Apple Pay earlier on Tuesday that lets the users pay at the register from iPhone 6 using its passbook app to save credit-card information, reported CNET. Apple Pay was launched a day after Twitter introduced its Titter Commerce program that enables users to buy products directly from Commerce program. Twitter Commerce is available on iOS and android operating systems. Read more 

iPhone 6 'bigger, better' but doesn't offer spectacular upgrades over its predecessors

The much-awaited Apple iPhone 6 although offers several upgrades over the previous iPhones and is "bigger and better" but fails to take the big leap in the phone landscape, a report said. The 5.5-inch screen although features a 1,920 x 1,080-pixel resolution but it fails to beat other phones like the Quad HD Note 4 in this category because they feature screens that have an ultra-high resolution, reported CNET. Read more

12:25 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Comparing Apples and Oranges: iPhone 6 and its competitors

The iPhone 6 is bigger than its predecessors with its 4.7 inch screen size, it is also faster – touted to be about 25% faster than its predecessors and is available with storage capacities of 16, 64 and 128 GB. But we are comparing apples to apples! Let’s talk apples and oranges… well, in this case Samsungs, Googles , HTCs , Sonys and Nokias. Read more

10:01 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Apple Inc's newly unveiled smartwatch on Tuesday split fashion arbiters who may prove pivotal to its broad acceptance. Many praised the "Apple Watch", priced from $349 when it debuts next year, for its clean aesthetic, but some bloggers and editors said the watch had a masculine aura, which would limit its allure to parts of the style-conscious crowd. Others said the design, while pleasing, was less than revolutionary. Read more

9:08 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Veteran Irish rockers U2 surprise Apple event with new album released for free on iTunes

Veteran Irish rockers U2 pulled off a surprise at Apple Inc's event to launch new products on Tuesday, making its latest album available for free on Apple's iTunes online store. The Grammy Award-winning band performed at the Cupertino, California event, at which Apple unveiled two new iPhones, a smart watch and a mobile payments system. U2 released its new 11-track "Songs of Innocence" live on stage with Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. The album immediately appeared in iTunes users' music libraries. Read more

8:53 IST Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Apple unveils watch, larger iPhones in bid to retake innovation crown

Apple Inc unveiled a watch, two larger iPhones and a mobile payments service on Tuesday as Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook seeks to revive the technology company's reputation as a wellspring of innovation. The first USD 349 and go on sale in early 2015. First impressions were mixed. Some expected Apple to blow away the current competition but others warned the fact that it requires a paired iPhone may limit its sales. Read more

10:00 IST Tuesday, 09 September 2014

Complete coverage: Apple launches iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, Watch and ApplePay

Apple's mega iPhone 6 and iWatch launch has started as the company under tim cook's leadership has created bigger and better products. Apple's senior vice president of marketing Phil Schiller explained at the much anticipated event today that the glass front curves around the side of the phones, meeting the anodized aluminum backing. The iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5 inches diagonally and the iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches, compared to the iPhone 5S size of 4 inches. The phones are thinner than ever: 6.9 mm for the iPhone 6 and 7.1 mm for the larger iPhone 6 Plus. Cook said on-stage that the company is "launching the biggest advancement in the history of iPhone." Read more