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21 Aug

iPhone 3G will not have 3G and iTunes Store in India

Posted on 2008 under iPhone Duniya | 8 Comments

(1 votes, average: 4 out of 5)

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iPhone 3G is going to be launched all over India on 22nd August i.e., tomorrow. All those iPhone 3G Features that we have been talking about all these months will now be available to iPhone enthusiasts in India as well. But there are these 3 Prominent Features that we wouldn’t be able to use here in India.

1. iPhones users in India won’t get support for visual voicemail, one of the iPhone 3G’s standout feature. Airtel might bring this sometime later.
2. Access to videos and music sold on the iTunes Store will not be available. Only AppStore will be available to Indian users.
3. 3G is not yet active in India, might be available by this December, provided the Govt opens 3G bidding & approves the 3G players asap. Till then no 3G access on iPhone for Indian users. There would be EDGE which is a little better than dialup internet connection.
   I have been using EDGE on iPhone 1st Gen from past few months in India, and must say, its pretty good. Works without any hitch. But since its too slow, I prefer using WIFI when I am in a wifi zone.

Another big big issue iPhone 3G might face in India would surely be the PRICE. It will not be a mass project @ 31k. But surely a Status Symbol. So lets get kicking guys…
[As someone says, if you want to be a part of the APPLE CULT, buy this phone]

There is no contract commitment from either Airtel or Vodafone. But the phone will be locked to the service provider. So if you buy from Airtel, you can only use Airtel SIM, same with Vodafone SIM. And if you are going abroad, you cannot swap SIMs and use any SIM. You will have to stick to Airtel/Vodafone and keep paying international roaming charges. Better to carry 2 phones when on International roaming.

WELCOME TO INDIA IPHONE 3G :))

20 Aug

Airtel and Vodafone put up iPhone 3G price - Rs.31,000

Posted on 2008 under iPhone Duniya | 38 Comments

(6 votes, average: 1.33 out of 5)

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Airtel has updated its iPhone 3G page. Sad news is that Airtel too has priced iPhone 3G’s at Rs.31,000. Here are the page details:

Airtel Users:
http://www.airtel.in/iphone3g/

Q: What is the price of iPhone?

• 8 GB (Black) for Rs 31000
• 16GB (White & Black) for Rs 36100

Q: Can I use another SIM of Airtel with this Handset?

• Yes you can.

Q: Where can I buy iPhone?

• You can buy iPhone from Airtel stores. For further details click here

To find a Airtel Store - click here

Vodafone Users:
http://www.vodafone.in/iphone/Pages/iPhone_details.aspx?cid=kar

The iPhone 3G is available in 8GB and 16GB at Rs 31,000 and Rs 36,100 respectively. And as you have already pre-registered with us, you can get it before others do. All you need to do is drop in at a select Vodafone Store between August 20 and 21 and confirm your booking by paying Rs 10000 through cash or credit card.

To book iPhone with Vodafone - click here

19 Aug

Zee Business CONFIRMS iPhone 3G price - Rs.25,499

Posted on 2008 under iPhone Duniya | 31 Comments

(17 votes, average: 4 out of 5)

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This breaking news comes from Gaurav, iPhoneIndiaBlog’s star member :). Here is what he has shared:

Iphone 8gb Price (Without any contract): 25,499 INR
Iphone 8gb Price (With 24 month contract): 8,500 INR + 699/month (for 24 months)

Note: If u purchase a new connection (new no.) u ll get a free 3g connection. If you are a previous customer then also you ll have to pay 3 month rental for 3g whenever started by the respective company.

Zee Business screenshots - you can see the time 4:04pm, 19th Aug 2008

12 Aug

Its Official - iPhone 3G is going to cost Rs.31,000 ($735) in India - UPDATE

Posted on 2008 under iPhone Duniya | 98 Comments

(9 votes, average: 2.56 out of 5)

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I am not too sure if this news on Tech2.com is fully confirmed, but SSS who is a member on this blog, has just shared this breaking news. Tech2 has just shared the iPhone 3G pricing that’s going to be launched in India on the 22nd Aug. Its going to cost  Rs. 31,000 ($735) for 8GB, while the 16 GB version will cost between Rs. 36,000 ($855) and 37,000.

I hope this doesn’t come true. Simply because so many of us have been waiting for the launch and expecting the price to be below Rs.24,000. And this comes as a shock to many. I would still wait for an official pricing release on either Airtel or Vodafone website.

Here is what Tech2 has to say:

Well, that’s about to change now as we’ve received official pricing for the most-awaited phone. The 8 GB version of the iPhone 3G will cost Rs. 31,000, while the 16 GB version will cost between Rs. 36,000 and 37,000. These prices are not inclusive of the plan these phones will come bundled with.

[via - Tech2.com]

UPDATE - Times of India has just confirmed the same - click here.

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6 Aug

Confirmed - iPhone 3G coming to India on 22nd Aug - Bharti Airtel (UPDATED)

Posted on 2008 under iPhone Duniya | 16 Comments

(7 votes, average: 4.86 out of 5)

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Breaking News - Economic Times has just confirmed that iPhone 3G will be launched at the stroke of midnight on August 21st. If you have been following this post, you would realise how big this news is for so many users of this blog. So cheers guys, iPhone 3G is coming to India on the 22nd August which is just 14 days from now. Airtel is going to bring iPhone to India as per this report on Economic Times. Earlier it was thought that only Vodafone would bring iPhone 3G first and Airtel would then follow after 15 days of Vodafone launch. It might happen that Vodafone and Airtel might launch this phone on the same day.

Anyways, lets rejoice this great news. Here is the excepts from Economic Times article published just a while back:

iPhone 3G will be available to Indian mobile users through Bharti Airtel at the stroke of midnight on August 21. Millions of Airtel subscribers will be able to purchase the iPhone at Airtel’s Relationship Centres from August 22, a company statement said here. Asked at what price it will be available, Bharti Airtel officials declined to give details.

“iPhone has been an iconic technological revelation of this year and Airtel has been at the forefront of innovation and customer delight in the Indian telecom sector,” Sanjay Kapoor, President, Bharti Airtel mobile services, said.

[via - Economic Times ]

UPDATE - Was watching NDTV Profit a while back and found this very iPhone 3G news flashing. Sanjay Kapoor from Airtel, was being interviewed by a reporter. He talked about the launch date and all about 3G in India. Features of iPhone 3G etc..etc.. Very cool stuff. Check out NDTV Profit by this evening and you might get to see this interview. 21st August midnight is confirmed guys!!!

UPDATE 2 - Tech2.com has covered this news as well - click here

UPDATE 3 - Bharti Airtel has this news flashing on its website - here

UPDATE 4 - iPhone 3G is going to cost Rs.31,000 for 8G, its official - click here

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30 Jul

Zee Business confirms 22nd Aug as the launch date for iPhone 3G in India - Price Rs.24,000 ($570)

Posted on 2008 under iPhone Duniya | 49 Comments

(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)

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Thanks to Gaurav again for sharing this breaking news. Zee business exclusive news has just covered iPhone launch date and price that would be applicable to India. Vodafone would be launching iPhone 3G in India anywhere between 22nd to 26th August & it will be unsubsidized version & the greatest news is that iPhone will cost Rs.24,000 ($570) for 8GB version.

This puts an end to so many rumors floating around from last 2 weeks.

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UPDATE - Airtel confirms on 22nd August launch :)). Check out this post.

29 Jul

iPhone 3G in India would cost Rs.13,000 ($310) - to be launched on 18 Aug.

Posted on 2008 under iPhone Duniya | 17 Comments

(8 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5)

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I shared this bit of information from Tech2.com last weekend and now comes another one from the same website. Tech2.com is a part of Network 18 group in India and is provides pretty authentic news. This one though is not fully confirmed by these guys, but still I would love to see iPhone being sold for Rs.13000 ($310) in India. Here is what Tech2.com has to say:

Some more info to come floating out of the rumor mill is that the price of the phone bundled with Vodafone will be around Rs 13,000 for the 8GB model. My common sense says to believe this rumor only when it’s confirmed, because it does seem too low a price for the iPhone 3G bundled with a plan.

[via - Tech2.com]

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