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Apple to upgrade two of its vital hardware lines beyond iPhone on Sep 15
The release of a new iPad and Apple Watches will correspond with the rollout of iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and watchOS 7 software updates this month
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iPhone makers among biggest winners in India's $6.6 bn manufacturing plan
At a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the Indian government is expected to approve a plan aimed at bringing $150 billion in mobile-phone production over the next five years
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Nasdaq Whale: Softbank's huge tech options bet answers stock rally riddle
Investors have gone back and forth on whether Son, 63, is a true visionary or more of a gambler
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Faster high-res image transmission soon on iPhone cameras: Report
Apple's iPhone cameras in the future may adopt circuit boards based on liquid crystal polymer (LCP), in order to allow them to transmit high-resolution images at higher speeds
Apple Inc delays debut of anti-tracking tool in iPhone software
Apple is delaying a new privacy feature in the next version of its iPhone operating system that will make it more difficult for app makers to track people online to help sell digital ads
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Delayed launch, coronavirus pandemic may affect iPhone 12 shipment: Report
The Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to launch LTE iPhone 12 models in October, while 5G models may follow in November
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You think FAANG is distorting the S&P? Consider Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan
In China, however, the competitive landscape is a lot murkier. Alibaba continues to face fierce competition from JD.com Inc. and Pinduoduo Inc
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Apple might unveil AirTags next month along with iPhone 12, Watch Series 6
AirTags are small tracking tiles with Bluetooth connectivity that can be used to find lost items
Apple Inc may discontinue iPhone 11 Pro, XR after iPhone 12 launch
Apple is likely to announce the iPhone 12 series in October and a new report has claimed that as soon as the new iPhones get released, the company would discontinue older models
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Apple Korea, under antitrust probe, proposes $84 mn to support small biz
Apple Inc's South Korean unit has proposed measures to address antitrust concerns and offered to provide 100 bn won worth of support programmes for small businesses, consumers and others
Apple's move against 'Epic Games' would hurt other game creators: Microsoft
Apple removed Epic's titles from its App Store after the game maker violated the iPhone maker's in-app payment rules
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Apple hits $2 trn market valuation, but the next trillion won't come easy
With its shares up roughly 60 per cent this year, Apple is among the Big Tech winners that have benefited from a safety premium
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Apple TV Plus orders 'Harriet the Spy' series with Beanie Feldstein in lead
The show, based on Louise Fitzhugh's classic children's book series of the same name, has received a series order from the streamer
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Apple inks deal with Martin Scorsese for Apple TV+ exclusive films, shows
This will be Scorsese's second production for any OTT platform, the first being The Irishman on Netflix
Tim Cook hits billionaire status as Apple's market value nears $2 trn
Apple's share price rose almost 5% last week, leaving the company Jobs co-founded 44 years ago in his parents' California home on the cusp of stock-market milestone: a market value of nearly $2 trn
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Apple dominated India's premium smartphone segment with 48.8% share in Q2
The iPhone 11 and iPhone XR together accounted for 28 per cent shipments in this segment in Q2, said the IDC report
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Apple iMac gets SSDs across variants, Retina 5K display, and other upgrades
The 27-inch iMac, 21.5-inch iMac and iMac Pro now starts at Rs 169,900, 99,900 and Rs 464,900, respectively. These products will be available in Apple Authorised Resellers later in August
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Apple's circuit board supplier AT&S reports 13.2% rise in Q1 core profit
The chipmaker forecasts profitability growth on strong demand from smartphone makers
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Chinese artificial intelligence firm files $1.4 bn lawsuit against Apple
The lawsuit marks the continuation of a row that has been ongoing for nearly a decade
Apple plans to move 10% of its global manufacturing to India in 5 yrs
Move will help the company shift production from China, where around 95 per cent of its mobiles are currently manufactured
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