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The internet has brought the world together in a way that other inventions never could. It gave us instant access to information, money making, entertainment and much more. We don’t realise but it has undoubtedly changed the way we see and experience life itself. Just like it changed us, it has also changed almost every industry, small business owners...

When Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) first introduced iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max little did anyone know that the most expensive iPhone, ever launched by the world's most valuable company, is going to be the most in demand. Many analysts believed that the sales of iPhone XS Max would largely be driven by the ultra-loyal fanboys of Apple in...

While all the brouhaha over Google's Duplex didn't even subside, Microsoft has been busy testing a similar technology in China. At an AI event in London yesterday, Satya Nadella, CEO - Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), showcased the tech in the form of Xiaoice - Microsoft's new social chatbot - which is gained a lot of popularity in China.At the latest I/O 2018,...

When Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) declared its financial results for the last calendar quarter of 2018, it was clearly highlighted that mainland China was on the driving seat. Nearly 20% of Apple’s total revenue in Q4 2017 - also called fiscal Q1 2018 - came from China. It was the highest ever revenue contribution from China. Tim Cook was thrilled...

The world has to absolutely bear with FAMGA.The tech unicorns namely Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Google and Amazon (aka FAMGA) are proving to be the top 5 most dominating tech companies profoundly. These conglomerates are keeping markets and organizations on their toes. The most promising markets and products have been catching their attention. India, however, is apparently a difficult market,...

The latest smartphone OS data from Kantar Worldpanel is out, and there is a good news for both of the two largest smartphone makers in the world - Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).Starting with Apple, the world's second-largest smartphone manufacturer had a pretty good quarter from June to August. Apple managed to gain ground on rivals Samsung...

India is one of the fastest growing economies worldwide, and acceptance of Digital Payments in India has been one of the major reasons behind this phenomenal growth. As all eyes are set on India; the government is leaving no stone unturned to transform the country into a complete digital economy. Industry experts believe that India, along with China, will be...

The internet has left almost nothing of modern life untouched. We have apps for everything from getting a date to getting to that date. So it should be no surprise that education is being shaken up in a big way.Of course, we’ve seen lots of big promises from new technologies and education. Especially education that happens at a distance....

So you also thought that the price of iPhone in India is way beyond affordability and exaggerating? We thought so too until we saw the bigger picture! India ranks in the 6th position out of 72 other countries in terms of the lowest average selling price (ASP) for iPhones. According to a recent report by eCommerce company Linio, the...

Android has been dominating the smartphone OS market with nearly 85% of the market share in 2016. For the last few years, Android has further strengthened its smartphone market share as iOS from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been losing grounds. However, looks like Apple iOS is all set to reclaim its lost market in the smartphone segment. In a recent report from Kantar World Panel, Apple iOS has witnessed...

The posted buy of Smartphone revolution in India Micromax informatics is finally going global, amid to the growing competition in the indigenous market. The company which rose to fame in Q4 2014 when Micromax became the Numero-Uno smartphone manufacturer in India, is struggling to mend its ways in the Indian market in the current scenario.Despite falling sales numbers, Micromax’s...

E-Commerce has gradually placed itself as one of the major players in the B2C model of consumer products, commanding nearly 7.3% of the entire world's retail sales in 2015 itself. Just how big is that number? Estimates point to the net worth of e-commerce on a global scale to be around $1.672 trillion for the year 2015 itself, with...

On Nov 2, a report on the implementation of the law on the protection of the rights and interests of consumers was presented to a standing committee of National People’s Congress (NPC) of China. The report outlined the flaws and shortcomings in country’s mounting online retail businesses. According to the report, China has leapfrogged US to become the world’s...

When the situation is favourable most of the entrepreneurs and leaders savour the victory, but their true potential can be judged at a time when odds start knocking the door of their startup. And, that’s when a real entrepreneur gets groomed. Probably, It’s time for Lei Jun, Founder & CEO – Xiaomi, to show that the world’s second most...

Apple iPhone was launched in Europe on Nov 9, 2007. The locked sim model which was then popular with Apple caused controversies and legal issues in several European countries including Germany, France, and Italy. However, it didn’t tarnish the image of the brand among customers who were lined up a day in advance to lay their hands on the...

When considering how to get ahead as an e-commerce business within an increasingly saturated market, the first logical notion that comes to mind is to target a market that holds the greatest potential for growth. Considering that e-commerce is wholly dependent on Internet users, the continuing rise of Internet access in emerging markets situates it as a mecca for...