Apple introduces new iPad Air with 11″ / 13″ Liquid Retina Display, M2 chip; India price starts at Rs. 59900

Apple just introduced its new iPad Air (6th Gen) at its online event, as expected. The iPad Air now has 11-inch and 13-inch models, both with Liquid Retina display, integrated Touch ID sensor in the top button, but this replaces the Apple M1 chip in the predecessor with the Apple M2 chip that has 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. Continue reading “Apple introduces new iPad Air with 11″ / 13″ Liquid Retina Display, M2 chip; India price starts at Rs. 59900”

Apple reports March quarter revenue record in India amid global iPhone sales dip

Apple has reported latest quarterly revenue of $90.8 billion, down 4.21% from a year ago, due to negative year-over-year impact in foreign exchange. It posted a net profit of $23.6 billion, down 2.47% YoY and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.53, up 0.65% YoY for the financial year Q2 2024 that ended March 30, 2024. Continue reading “Apple reports March quarter revenue record in India amid global iPhone sales dip”

Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones with Spatial audio, up to 50h battery life and Solo Buds earbuds announced

Apple has launched two new audio products: the Beats Solo Buds and the Beats Solo 4 headphones. Continue reading “Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones with Spatial audio, up to 50h battery life and Solo Buds earbuds announced”

EU Commission enforces DMA guidelines on Apple’s iPadOS

The European Commission has officially categorized the iPad operating system as a Gatekeeper service under its Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations, following an extensive investigation lasting nearly eight months. Continue reading “EU Commission enforces DMA guidelines on Apple’s iPadOS”

Apple reopens talks with OpenAI for iPhone’s generative AI features: Report

Apple has reopened discussions with OpenAI regarding using its technology for new iPhone features. These discussions, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, include possible terms of agreement and integration into iOS 18. Continue reading “Apple reopens talks with OpenAI for iPhone’s generative AI features: Report”

Apple ‘Let Loose’ iPad event scheduled for May 7

After rumours, Apple has scheduled its iPad event on May 7th. The event has a tag line of “Let Loose” and shows an artistic render of an Apple Pencil, suggesting that iPads will be the main highlight of the event. Continue reading “Apple ‘Let Loose’ iPad event scheduled for May 7”

Apple said to be working on its own LLM for On-Device AI

Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) to power upcoming generative AI features on its iPhones, and it is expected to operate entirely on-device, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Continue reading “Apple said to be working on its own LLM for On-Device AI”

Tata could acquire Pegatron’s iPhone operations in India by May, says a new report

Tata Group is reportedly close to sealing a significant deal with Pegatron, a Taiwanese company, to acquire a majority stake in its iPhone manufacturing operations in India. Continue reading “Tata could acquire Pegatron’s iPhone operations in India by May, says a new report”

EU could approve Apple’s ‘tap and go’ payment proposal in May

EU antitrust regulators are likely to approve Apple’s proposal to open its tap-and-go mobile payments system to competitors. This move comes after adjustments to the terms, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Reuters. Continue reading “EU could approve Apple’s ‘tap and go’ payment proposal in May”

Apple could release AI-focused M4 chips for Macs this year: Report

Apple is preparing for a significant overhaul of its Mac lineup with the introduction of the M4 family of chips, as reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. These chips are designed to emphasize artificial intelligence capabilities. Continue reading “Apple could release AI-focused M4 chips for Macs this year: Report”

Apple introduces sustainable repair options with used genuine parts

Apple today announced a significant update to its repair procedures, allowing customers and independent repair providers to use pre-owned Apple parts in repairs. Continue reading “Apple introduces sustainable repair options with used genuine parts”

Pegatron denies report of selling India iPhone plant to Tata

Pegatron is reportedly discussing transferring control of its only iPhone manufacturing facility in India to the Tata Group, as per a recent report from Reuters, although Pegatron denies this claim. Continue reading “Pegatron denies report of selling India iPhone plant to Tata”

Apple explores home ‘Robotics’ for future innovation: Report

Apple is exploring the field of personal robotics, aiming to potentially introduce new products in the future as its ‘Next Big Thing,’ according to reports by Mark Gurman on Bloomberg. Continue reading “Apple explores home ‘Robotics’ for future innovation: Report”