Noida: Apple on Friday announced that it will open its first retail store in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on December 11. The new outlet, Apple Noida, will be located inside DLF Mall of India. This will be Apple’s fifth store in India, after Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Delhi. This opening marks another milestone in Apple’s ongoing retail expansion in the country, offering customers new ways to explore Apple products. The barricade for Apple Noida was revealed this morning, adorned with vibrant feathers inspired by India’s national bird – the peacock, a timeless symbol of pride and creativity.  The peacock-inspired launch campaign, first seen at the September openings of Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune, now comes to Noida – continuing to celebrate the bold confidence of a modern India and Apple’s distinctive approach to innovation and experience, the company said in an official statement. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source It further said, “Noida is a city defined by design and ambition — a hub for innovation and original thinking. With the energy and expertise of our store team members, Apple Noida will offer a space where customers can discover, create, and grow with Apple.” At Apple Noida, customers can explore Apple’s latest product lineup, including the iPhone 17 family and the M5-powered iPad Pro and MacBook Pro 14″, experience new features, and receive expert support from specialists and dedicated business teams, the company said. Ahead of the opening, customers can download exclusive Apple Noida wallpapers, enjoy a curated Apple Music Noida playlist, and learn more about the store on Apple’s website. Apple’s retail journey in India began with the launch of its first two stores — Mumbai’s BKC and Delhi’s Saket — in April 2023. In their first year, the two outlets reportedly generated nearly Rs 800 crore in combined revenue, making them among Apple’s best-performing stores worldwide. Interestingly, the smaller Saket store contributed almost 60 per cent of total sales. Apple Noida will be open on Thursday, December 11, at 1 p.m.

Amazon Black Friday Sale 2025: The 2025 Black Friday sale on Amazon, from November 28 to December 1, has brought significant price cuts on many flagship smartphones. Devices from Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, Realme and others are now available at lower prices than their standard retail tags — drawing strong interest from buyers looking for premium devices at reduced costs. Prices After Discount iPhone 17: available at around Rs 80,000 with exchange offers Add Zee News as a Preferred Source iPhone 16: priced at around Rs 62,900 with exchange and bank offers iPhone 15: available at around Rs 50,990–Rs 51,990 (prices may vary by colour) OnePlus 15: available at around Rs 69,499 after applying bank offers Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: priced at around Rs 84,999 without any additional conditions Realme GT 7: available at around Rs 50,998 with bank offers and exchange iQOO Neo 10R: available at around Rs 23,999 With multiple flagship launches this year, companies seem keen to clear stock before next-generation models arrive. The sale includes bank discounts, exchange bonuses and no-cost EMI offers — all making premium smartphones more accessible. Specifications iPhone 17: Features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 3000 nits peak brightness. It is powered by Apple’s A19 chipset, offers storage options from 256 GB onwards, and runs iOS 26. Rear cameras consist of dual 48 MP lenses (wide + ultrawide) and there’s support for MagSafe and USB-C fast charging. iPhone 15: Comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. It runs on the Apple A16 Bionic chip, supports dual SIM (depending on region), and offers wireless charging and USB-C connectivity. Rear cameras include a 48 MP main and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor.  (Also Read: Nothing Phone 3a Lite Launched In India With Glyph Light For Alerts: Check Price, Camera, Storage And Battery) OnePlus 15: Equipped with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with high refresh rate (165 Hz) and excellent brightness. It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, supports up to 16 GB RAM and large storage, and packs a big battery (7300 mAh) with very fast charging. Rear cameras include a triple 50 MP setup. Realme GT 7: Offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset, and a large 7000 mAh battery with 120 W fast charging. iQOO Neo 10R: A budget-friendly option among the list, it delivers decent performance, 5G connectivity, and adequate battery and display specs for everyday use. Should You Buy Now or Wait? For those looking to upgrade to a new smartphone without paying full retail price, Black Friday 2025 offers one of the better opportunities this year. With discounts and added benefits such as exchange bonuses and bank offers, it could be a good time to buy.

Nothing has launched the Nothing Phone 3a Lite in India. The new handset joins the company’s Phone 3a series and enters the mid-range smartphone segment. The device is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 Pro processor and comes with up to 256GB of storage. One of the design changes includes a new Glyph Light for alerts, replacing the company’s earlier Glyph Interface design. Price and Availability Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The Nothing Phone 3a Lite starts at Rs 20,999 for the base variant, which includes 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The higher storage option with 256GB is priced at Rs 22,999. Customers will also have access to introductory pricing. With ICICI Bank and OneCard offers, the effective prices are Rs 19,999 for the 128GB model and Rs 21,999 for the 256GB variant. The smartphone comes in three colour options: Black, Blue and White. Nothing has announced that the device will be available for purchase starting December 5. It will be sold through Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma and other retail outlets across India. Display and Software The dual-SIM Nothing Phone 3a Lite runs on Nothing OS 3.5, which is based on Android 15. The company has promised three major Android version updates and six years of SMR updates. The handset features a 6.77-inch full-HD+ Flexible AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,392 pixels. It also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness (HDR), 387 ppi pixel density and 2,160Hz PWM dimming. Hardware and Storage The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset and includes 8GB of RAM. It supports an additional 8GB of virtual RAM. Users will also be able to expand storage up to 2TB using a microSD card. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15; Design, Display, Camera, Battery, Processor, And Price Compared: Which Phone Should You Buy?) Camera Details It features a triple rear camera setup. The primary camera is a 50-megapixel sensor with OIS and EIS. It is paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens offering a 119.5-degree field of view.  On the front, the device comes with a 16-megapixel camera. Video recording capabilities include 4K recording at 30fps and 1080p slow-motion at 120fps. The camera also supports several modes such as Portrait, Night Mode, Ultra XDR and Macro. Battery and Other Features The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging and 5W reverse wired charging. The device includes an in-display fingerprint sensor and carries an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. It measures 164×78×8.3mm and weighs 199g. The smartphone also comes with Panda Glass protection on both the front and back panels.

iQOO 15 Price In India: iQOO is preparing to launch its new flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15, in India and other global markets following its recent debut in China. The upcoming smartphone runs on Android 16 with OriginOS 6. The iQOO 15 is expected to feature a single-layer VC cooling system for better heat management. The phone may also arrive in two storage options, which include 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. It is also the first iQOO phone in India to ditch Funtouch OS. iQOO 15 India Launch Time: How To Watch Live The iQOO 15 will launch in India today at 12pm IST. According to the company, the event will be livestreamed on iQOO India’s official YouTube channel, website, and social media platforms. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source iQOO 15 Specifications (Expected) The smartphone is expected to come with a 2K resolution display that may support a 144Hz refresh rate. The model launched in China features a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 AMOLED screen with HDR support, a 19.8:9 aspect ratio, and a high touch sampling rate for smoother gaming. The device is confirmed to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with iQOO’s Q3 computing chip, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage. On the photography front, the phone may include a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering up to 100x digital zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, the phone may sport a 32MP selfie camera. The company has also confirmed that the iQOO 15 will pack a 7,000mAh battery, supporting 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.  iQOO 15 Price In India, Availability And Sale (Expected) It is expected to be priced between Rs 65,000 and Rs 70,000, including introductory offers. However, a leaked retailer listing hints at higher prices, showing Rs 72,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and Rs 79,999 for the 16GB + 512GB model. The smartphone is likely to be available for purchase on Amazon and the official iQOO India online store. For reference, the iQOO 13 was launched in India at Rs 54,999. iQOO 15 Introductory Offer (Expected) The company is also offering a Priority Pass for Rs. 1,000, which gives customers a pair of iQOO TWS 1e earbuds along with an extra 12-month warranty when they pre-book the device. 

iQOO 15 Price In India: Chinese smartphone maker iQOO has launched its flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15, in India after its debut in China last month. The newly launched device is the third smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The iQOO 15 is also the first iQOO device in India to ship with OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 out of the box. The phone includes a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for security and is available in Legend and Alpha Black colour options. Adding further, the smartphone features a new Monster Halo ambient lighting that has been placed under the rear camera module. iQOO 15 Specifications Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The smartphone features a large 6.85-inch Samsung M14 8T LTPO AMOLED display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, 508 ppi pixel density, and an impressive 6,000 nits of local peak brightness. The screen also ships with an anti-reflective film and Wet Finger Control, which allows users to call, click photos, shoot videos, and play games with wet or sweaty hands. It also gets triple ambient light sensors. It is powered by the Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with an Adreno GPU, up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. On the camera front, the phone offers a versatile triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP Sony IMX921 main sensor with OIS, a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. On the front, it houses a 32MP camera for clear selfies and video calls. The iQOO 15 packs a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 100W wired and 40W wireless fast charging. It measures 8.17mm in thickness and weighs around 220g. To keep temperatures in check, the iQOO 15 comes equipped with an 8K VC Cooling System featuring an 8,000 sq mm heat dissipation area. (Also Read: Google Meet Down In India Today: Users Report Joining Issues And 502 Errors Disrupting Remote Work) iQOO 15 Price In India And Sale Date The iQOO 15 starts at Rs 72,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 16GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs 79,999. Consumers can avail a Rs 7,000 instant discount or a Rs 7,000 exchange bonus, along with an additional Rs 1,000 coupon discount. The smartphone will go on sale from December 1 for all customers and will be available through the iQOO e-store, retail outlets, and Vivo stores across India. 

New Delhi: Apple’s smartphone shipments have performed strongly throughout 2025, particularly in Q3, Counterpoint Research said on Wednesday, adding that the iPhone maker shipments will reach a global share of 19.4 per cent in 2025, making Apple the world’s top smartphone company for the first time since 2011. Samsung’s shipments are also expected to grow 4.6 per cent (year-on-year) and reach a global share of 18.7 per cent, yet the company will relinquish the top spot it has held for more than a decade, the report noted. iPhone shipments exceeded expectations in Q3 2025, posting a solid 9 per cent YoY growth for the quarter. The launch of the iPhone 17 series marked a shift in Apple’s usual lineup, with the new iPhone Air replacing the Plus model, accompanied by adjustments in memory configurations and pricing tiers. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Meanwhile, global smartphone shipments are expected to grow 3.3 per cent on-year in 2025, according to the report. “Beyond the highly positive market reception for the iPhone 17 series, the key driver behind the upgraded shipment outlook lies in the replacement cycle reaching its inflection point. Consumers who purchased smartphones during the COVID-19 boom are now entering their upgrade phase,” said senior analyst Yang Wang. Furthermore, 358 million second-hand iPhones were sold between 2023 and Q2 2025. These users are also likely to upgrade to a new iPhone in the coming years. These factors will form a sizable demand base, which is expected to sustain iPhone shipment growth over the coming quarters, Wang added. According to Counterpoint’s latest weekly sell-through tracker, sales of the iPhone 17 series in the US, including the iPhone Air, during the first four weeks after launch were 12 per cent higher than those of the iPhone 16 series, excluding the iPhone 16e. Elsewhere, Apple also benefited from lower-than-expected tariff impacts globally and a truce in the US-China trade and tech war. This not only helped Apple’s supply chain and the ongoing efforts to diversify manufacturing bases, but also aggregate demand in its key growth regions — emerging markets. “Appreciating domestic currencies versus the US dollar and a resilient economic outlook boosted consumer confidence. With these structural tailwinds, Apple is well-positioned to surpass Samsung in annual shipments in 2025,” the report noted. Samsung is expected to see a decent 5 per cent shipment growth in 2025, supported by a resilient supply chain that has absorbed much of the tariff impact, it added.