Page 31 - Latest Updates on Apple Inc
Apple cuts iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus output by 3 mn units as demand wanes
Apple previously cancelled plans to increase production of its new iPhones this year after an anticipated surge in demand failed to materialize
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Apple distributor Redington Q2 profit up as India sales of phones rise
The iPhone distributor's quarterly revenue rose to 190.51 billion rupees from 152.87 billion rupees a year ago, per the filing. Apple, its single largest vendor, accounted for 27% of the revenue
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Foxconn woos fleeing workers with $70 subsidy after iPhone production hit
Apple earlier said that restrictions related to Covid-19 have temporarily affected the main iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max assembly facility in Zhengzhou
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Explained: What is Matter, the new standard for smart home IoT devices
Developed by CSA in consultation with member companies such as Apple, Google, Samsung, and Ikea, the Matter is a common standard for the interoperability of Internet of Things
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Apple settles lawsuit against ex-employee Lancaster who stole trade secrets
Lancaster has been barred from 'disclosing, communicating, transferring, discussing, or using any confidential Information, in any form, without Apple's express prior written authorisation'
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In shift away from China, Apple adds a new iPhone 14 supplier in India
That move makes Pegatron the second Apple supplier to produce the iPhone 14 in the country, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News
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Apple leads India premium smartphone segment with 40% share: Report
Apple led the premium segment in India with 40 per cent share, followed by Samsung and OnePlus, with registering highest ever shipment share in the country in the September quarter.
Apple adds news integration to weather app in iOS 16.2 Beta release
Meanwhile, last month Apple's iOS 16.2 beta released an update that will allow users to send a report to the company when Emergency SOS has been unintentionally triggered
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CCS Insight, Samsung predicts Apple to launch foldable tablet by 2024
Earlier, industry analyst firm CCS Insight had forecast that the technology giant would begin experimenting with foldable technology soon
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Apple iPhones on iOS 16 beta to get 5G next week: How-to get beta software
Apple's beta programme allows users to test pre-release software and try the latest features before the software is rolled out publicly
Qualcomm gives downbeat forecast as Covid-19 lockdown affect phone market
Qualcomm Inc., the biggest maker of smartphone processors, tumbled in pre-market trading after giving a far weaker forecast than expected, punished by the economic slowdown and Covid-19 lockdowns
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Qualcomm to provide 5G modems for vast majority of iPhone 15 series
In October, a note to investors by Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu said that Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem will be used in the 2024 iPhones
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Iphone supply chain hit by Xi Jinping's stringent Coronavirus curbs
The abrupt move is expected to disrupt a factory already grappling with an outcry over an on-site coronavirus outbreak, worker exodus and enforced quarantine
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iPhone users in India can start using 5G services starting next week
Apple Inc made the commitment at a meeting of key mobile device makers called by the DoT on Wednesday
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Apple iPhone: 5G software update arriving next week, but not for everyone
The Beta programme lets users try out pre-release software and experience the latest features before the software becomes publicly available
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Apple yet to finalise upcoming iPhone SE 4 display details: Reports
Earlier, it was rumoured that the upcoming iPhone would allegedly be identical to the iPhone XR, which was launched in 2018
Apple may launch iOS 16.2 update in mid-December with new features
Live Activities integration for some sports games will be added again in iOS 16.2 for the iPhone's built-in TV app
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Contrary to reports, Apple may not launch new MacBook Pros till next March
The release of the new MacBooks is expected to coincide with the release of the macOS Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3, which are likely to be in early February and March
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Foxconn's Covid woes may hit iPhone November shipments from Zhengzhou plant
The impact on production comes amid the traditionally busy time for electronics makers and ahead of the year-end holiday season, which is also a prime time for vendors such as Apple
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Apple may shelve mechanical volume, power buttons on iPhone 15 Pro
This would bring the number of Taptic engines inside the iPhone 15 from one to three
