Customs duty reduction: iPhone prices slashed by up to Rs. 6000 in India

As the Indian government decreased the customs duty on mobile phones, and mobile PCBs from 20% to 15% earlier week, Apple has officially decreased the price of its iPhones across all the models. Continue reading “Customs duty reduction: iPhone prices slashed by up to Rs. 6000 in India”

Apple knocked out of Top 5 as Chinese smartphone market sees 8.9% YoY growth in Q2 2024

Chinese smartphone market grew 8.9% year over year (YoY) to 71.6 million units in the second quarter of 2024, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). Continue reading “Apple knocked out of Top 5 as Chinese smartphone market sees 8.9% YoY growth in Q2 2024”

Apple iPad expected to be assembled in India soon

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn is looking for opportunities to assemble Apple iPads in India. According to a recent report from ET, the contract manufacturer may begin assembling iPads at its facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

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Apple Watch ‘For Your Kids’ feature now available in India

Apple has announced the launch of the “Apple Watch For Your Kids” feature availability in India, designed to extend the Apple Watch’s features and safety functions to children and family members who do not own an iPhone. Continue reading “Apple Watch ‘For Your Kids’ feature now available in India”

Apple’s first foldable iPhone with a clamshell design could launch by 2026

Apple is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone, with a potential release as early as 2026, according to The Information. The device is expected to feature a clamshell design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Continue reading “Apple’s first foldable iPhone with a clamshell design could launch by 2026”

iPhone 17 Series: Specs, pricing, iPhone 17 Slim surface

Apple is currently preparing to launch the iPhone 16 series later this year, around September 2024. However, rumors about the iPhone 17 series have already surfaced, revealing significant details about the upcoming models. Continue reading “iPhone 17 Series: Specs, pricing, iPhone 17 Slim surface”

Apple seeds iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 to public beta testers

Apple has announced the availability of public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18, following their launch at WWDC 2024. Continue reading “Apple seeds iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 to public beta testers”

Apple HomePod mini gets a new midnight color variant

Apple introduced the HomePod Mini in white and space grey colours back in 2020. Later in 2021, the company introduced the smart home speaker in Blue, Yellow and Orange colours. Now it has introduced the HomePod mini in midnight color. Continue reading “Apple HomePod mini gets a new midnight color variant”

EU approves Apple’s ‘tap and go’ NFC technology for payments

The European Commission has announced that it will accept Apple’s commitments to open its iPhone “tap and go” payment system to third parties, concluding a 2022 investigation and averting potential fines for Apple accused of violating competition laws by blocking competitors’ access. Continue reading “EU approves Apple’s ‘tap and go’ NFC technology for payments”

Zoho reports 65% employee adoption of Apple Mac machines

Zoho has announced its commitment to leveraging Mac to enhance productivity, talent development, and software innovation globally. Highlighting their focus on local economies, Zoho empowers its workforce with Mac and iPhone, reporting: Continue reading “Zoho reports 65% employee adoption of Apple Mac machines”

Data Transfer Initiative launches Google Photos to iCloud Transfer Tool

Apple and Google have introduced a new tool allowing users to transfer photos from Google Photos to iCloud, part of the Data Transfer Initiative (DTI). This expands Google Takeout to include iCloud transfers, automating the process without manual downloads or uploads. Continue reading “Data Transfer Initiative launches Google Photos to iCloud Transfer Tool”

Apple Watch Series 10 could feature larger screen, thinner design amidst health feature delays

Apple has significant changes planned for this year’s Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Series 10 line-up will feature larger screens, a thinner design, and faster performance. Continue reading “Apple Watch Series 10 could feature larger screen, thinner design amidst health feature delays”

Apple approves ‘Epic Games’ store app after initial disputes

Apple has approved the Epic Games Store app for iPhones and iPads in the EU, as reported by Reuters. This approval comes after several rejections. Apple clarified that the issue was with the Epic Sweden AB Marketplace and not the already approved Fortnite app. Continue reading “Apple approves ‘Epic Games’ store app after initial disputes”

iOS 18 adds customization options and multilingual support for India

Apple showcased iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, highlighting new features and enhancements tailored for users in India. Continue reading “iOS 18 adds customization options and multilingual support for India”