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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Apple iPhone 15 is available for just Rs 25,565 on Amazon; here's how you can grab the deal
iPhone 15 (128GB, Black) | (Image source: Amazon) Since its debut in 2023, the Apple iPhone 15 has frequently appeared in Amazon's lineup of promotional offers. Although some shoppers may feel overwhelmed by the ongoing deals, those still eyeing the iPhone 15 now have another reason to take the plunge. In the wake of the iPhone 16 series release, Amazon has significantly reduced the price of the iPhone 15 (128GB, Black). This fresh markdown offers buyers a chance to grab the device at a compelling discount, making it one of the most appealing options for those looking to upgrade without burning a hole in your pockets. Apple iPhone 15 Amazon deal: Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card offer and exchange deal The Apple iPhone 15 (128GB, Black) is currently available on Amazon for Rs 69,900. However, with a 15% discount, the price is reduced to Rs 59,700. For customers looking to save even more, there's an opportunity to trade in a used iPhone 14 (512GB) in good condition, which could provide savings of up to Rs 31,150. This mobile exchange offer can lower the cost of the iPhone 15 to just Rs 28,550. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo Additionally, customers using an Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card can enjoy an extra discount of Rs 2,985. When combined with the trade-in value, this further brings the final price of the iPhone 15 down to an incredibly affordable Rs 25,565, making it a compelling deal for potential buyers. iPhone 15 exchange deal iPhone 15 specifications and features Display and design : The iPhone 15 features a 6.1-inch display and was launched in pink, yellow, green, blue, and black colour options. Apple retained the design from previous models but introduced a Dynamic Island notch instead of the traditional notch, which was well-received in the iPhone 14 Pro models. Camera upgrades : This model boasts a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor, offering significant improvements in daylight, low-light, and portrait photography compared to its predecessor. Battery life : Apple claims the iPhone 15 has "all-day battery life," though real-world usage suggests it can last over 9 hours with average usage. Processor : Powered by Apple's A16 Bionic chip, an upgrade from the A15 chip used in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, with Pro models receiving the faster A16 chip. Charging port : Notably, the iPhone 15 features a USB Type-C charging port, replacing the Lightning port used in previous models and aligning with the more commonly used USB Type-C standard. Also read | Did Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez have surgery before her $10 million wedding? Cannes appearance fuels speculation AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Apple's Big Satellite Tech Push For iPhone Has Slowed Down: Here's Why
Apple launched the satellite-based SOS message feature with Globalstar as the operator on the iPhone 14 model in the US. The company has since then offered the premium feature for free with the latest iPhone 16 models in the region. But it seems Apple's ambitions to take the satellite feature to other products and regions have reportedly taken a huge hit. And reports claim all this is because Apple said no to Elon Musk's company for a similar deal back in 2022 and from there, these plans had to take a backseat for varying reasons.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
iPhone's satellite connectivity could have been much better — but now Apple may not even want to keep it around
Satellite connectivity is arguably one of the most important features Apple and other phone makers have added in recent years. As good as cell signal is, it isn't possible to cover every square inch of the planet — so if you're in trouble out in the sticks, the satellite means you can call for help. But Apple may be facing some problems in this department, according to a new report from The Information. Not only is its satellite connectivity business much smaller than originally envisioned, but it may also be facing issues from various internal and outside parties. That includes SpaceX and Starlink, the companies controlled by Elon Musk. Even Apple executives have reportedly turned against the project. Here's what we know. According to the report, back in 2022 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk approached Apple with an offer. Rather than partnering with Globalstar, which allowed iPhones to send emergency messages and calls via satellite, Musk instead wanted Starlink's internet service to take that role. Apparently the pitch was that SpaceX would be the exclusive satellite connectivity provider for 18 months, with Apple paying $5 billion up front. Following that, Musk wanted Apple to pay $1 billion a year to grant Starlink access on iPhones. To top it off, he gave Apple 72 hours to decide, and threatened to launch his own iPhone satellite feature if Apple turned him down. Apple rejected that offer, at which point Musk announced a Starlink partnership with T-Mobile. It essentially offered the same thing, with emergency texting and calls via Starlink, but revealed a month before the iPhone 14 launch event. The Information notes that Apple's original satellite ambitions involved partnering with Boeing to offer full satellite-based internet — not just emergency communications. This would essentially work like Starlink does now, beaming internet to iPhones and separate antennas that people can use at home. The general idea being that if Apple operated its own network, it didn't have to rely on phone carriers. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Apple did eventually back down, with CEO Tim Cook expressing concern it could affect the company's relationship with the telecoms industry. Other people inside Apple were worried that it could push Apple too far in the direction of being a telecoms provider, which would expose it to even more government regulation. While those plans were briefly resurrected in 2023, following the launch of the Emergency SOS via satellite feature, Apple again backed off. Again this was due to not wanting to upset telecoms partners, but also potentially due to cost concerns. As for the threat of regulation, advisers recommended Apple pass ownership of all equipment to Globastar to avoid the issue entirely. Though there's no telling what might happen if Apple ever tries to expand those features, especially since SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has such close ties with the Trump administration. The report also notes that SpaceX does seem to have been making it harder for Apple's satellite business to operate properly. Back in 2023 the company filed a grievance with the FCC, objecting Globalstar's application to launch new satellites. In it, SpaceX accused the company of essentially squatting on the spectrum it controls — and locking out potential competition in the process. Apple was namedropped in this filing, reportedly annoying Apple executives who wanted the company to keep its distance from the situation. Without Globalstar, Apple's satellite communication features would be completely useless until the company can find another partner. Google would also be in the same boat, since the emergency satellite system on Pixel phones also utilizes Globalstar's network. Apple and SpaceX have also clashed over the issue of supporting Starlink via T-Mobile. Musk has reportedly asked Apple to support the feature on a "broad range of its iPhone models," though Apple was apparently reluctant to do it on anything older than iPhone 13. However it seems to have relented somewhat, since iPhone 13 will be capable of sending satellite messages on T-Mobile after it launches in July. Plus, since Starlink is offering that service, many voices in Apple have questioned the viability of offering the service if carriers can instead add their own satellite connectivity features. Which, I understand, though considering T-Mobile is the only satellite provider Apple supports right now it's all kind of moot. It wouldn't be a good look for Apple to remove a potentially-life-saving feature, even if it means people have to start paying for it.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk's 72-hour ‘ultimatum' to Apple that may have put CEO Tim Cook in disagreement with his own team
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Elon Musk gave Apple CEO Tim Cook just 72 hours in 2022 to accept a $5 billion deal that would have made SpaceX the exclusive satellite provider for iPhones, or face competition from his own rival service. Apple rejected the offer, setting off a bitter three-year battle that continues to threaten the iPhone's satellite capabilities and has left Android users inadvertently grateful for Cook's defiance. The ultimatum came after Musk learned Apple planned to announce satellite connectivity for the iPhone 14 through partner Globalstar , according to a new report from The Information. SpaceX's proposal demanded $5 billion upfront for 18 months of exclusive iPhone satellite service , followed by $1 billion annually. When Apple declined, Musk made good on his threat, announcing a competing T-Mobile partnership just two weeks before the iPhone 14 launch, a deal that initially would have locked out Android devices entirely. Apple's satellite ambitions actually began nearly a decade earlier with the ambitious " Project Eagle ," a scrapped $36 million initiative that would have partnered with Boeing to launch thousands of satellites providing full internet service to both iPhones and homes by 2019. The project died due to fears of alienating carrier partners like Verizon and AT&T, who remain crucial to iPhone sales. SpaceX wages regulatory war against iPhone features SpaceX has since escalated the conflict through regulatory warfare, filing challenges to Globalstar's radio spectrum rights that could cripple iPhone satellite features if successful. The company accused Globalstar of hoarding unused spectrum to block competitors, specifically naming Apple in filings that reportedly alarmed Apple executives. SpaceX's vice president of satellite policy bluntly stated the spectrum battle "serves one purpose: to block competitive entry in frequencies Globalstar has never meaningfully used." The Information reports that Apple fears Musk's relationship with the Trump administration could give SpaceX advantages with federal regulators. This concern prompted Apple to hire dedicated staff to handle orbital spectrum issues and counter SpaceX's legal maneuvers. Industry analysts note that "SpaceX only thinks about Apple as a serious competitor and Apple only thinks about SpaceX as a serious competitor" in the satellite space. Adding to the pressure, Musk has demanded Apple broadly support SpaceX's T-Mobile satellite service across older iPhone models, a move that would maximize Starlink's market reach. Apple's reluctance to extend support beyond iPhone 14 models has further frustrated Musk, intensifying the standoff. When T-Mobile officially launches the service in July, compatible iPhones will default to Starlink rather than Apple's Globalstar solution, a final insult in their corporate feud. Apple executives fight company's own satellite strategy The satellite program faces fierce resistance within Apple itself, with senior executives including software chief Craig Federighi and corporate development head Adrian Perica reportedly pushing to kill the initiative entirely. Internal critics slam Globalstar's network as fundamentally inferior to rivals like Starlink, warning that even planned satellite upgrades won't meaningfully improve performance for a decade. Some former employees openly acknowledge that "SpaceX is ahead of Globalstar." The rebellion stems from fears that expanding satellite services could trigger federal regulation of Apple as a telecommunications carrier, potentially forcing the company to build surveillance backdoors into iMessage, a privacy nightmare for the company. Apple's refusal to charge for satellite features, despite spending hundreds of millions annually, reflects these regulatory concerns. The internal schism has created an unusual dynamic where Apple's own executives are betting against their company's multi-billion-dollar strategy, with some believing the satellite features should be abandoned entirely and left to carriers. Despite the internal revolt, Apple has doubled down with a $1.7 billion investment in Globalstar for new satellites, refusing to bow to either Musk's pressure or internal dissent. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Khaleej Times
New Apple iOS update: Latest features, satellite messaging, all you need to know
Apple has rolled out its newest iOS update on May 12, 2025 with a host of new features. The latest version, iOS 18.5 brings with it a mix of practical features, design updates, and refinements aimed at improving the overall iPhone experience. Here's what all the newest iOS brings: 1. Satellite messaging: A major addition to the newest update is support for satellite messaging on the iPhone 13 lineup. Satellite messaging means that users can stay connected even when outside cellular range. The Emergency SOS will however, continue to remain exclusive to iPhone 14 and newer models. 2. Improved parental control: Parents will now receive alerts if their children attempt to request more screen time and use the passcode. Parents now receive alerts if their child attempts to request more screen time using the passcode. This way parents can control device usage without needing to manually check their child's phone. 3. Improvements to Mail app: While Apple hasn't detailed every change, the Mail app has seen unspecified refinements aimed at streamlining the user experience. Other features Earlier versions of iOS 18 introduced a range of AI-driven features, including: These tools are available on high-end devices like the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and newer models.
