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Apple worked secretly for years with China's BYD on long-range EV battery
Apple doesn't own any of the technology used in BYD's current Blade batteries, the partnership shows just how far the iPhone maker went in its efforts to produce a car
 "Apple worked secretly for years with China's BYD on long-range EV battery")
Amazon adds Apple TV+ to US channels store, offering popular shows
Apple will begin selling TV+ subscriptions through Prime later this month, Mike Hopkins, senior vice president of Amazon Prime Video said
 "Amazon adds Apple TV+ to US channels store, offering popular shows")
Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both Steve Jobs, Cook eras, to retire
Riccio's exit marks one of the most significant departures from Apple's management team- though it's been in the making for quite some time now
 "Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both Steve Jobs, Cook eras, to retire")
Apple iPhone 16 review: A subtle upgrade with future-proof AI promises
The iPhone 16 continues Apple's tradition of iterative improvements, with AI enhancements still on the horizon that may unlock the full potential once available
 "Apple iPhone 16 review: A subtle upgrade with future-proof AI promises")
Apple to start selling 'Made in India' iPhone 16 Pro from this month
Apple is set to open four more stores in India at Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai
 "Apple to start selling 'Made in India' iPhone 16 Pro from this month")
Apple readies new iPhone SE that kills home button with edge-to-edge screen
Modernizing the SE so it looks more like its higher-end siblings should help entice budget-minded shoppers and potentially win back market share lost to brands such as Huawei and Xiaomi
 "Apple readies new iPhone SE that kills home button with edge-to-edge screen")
Beats Solo Buds review: An old-school experience in modern, compact design
While not entirely lacking in appeal, the Beats Solo Buds features a design and feature set that feel a bit dated, especially when compared to competitors in the same price range
 "Beats Solo Buds review: An old-school experience in modern, compact design")
Apple harvest: iPhone 16 sales up 15-20% over iPhone 15 on inaugural day
Shah points out that the agency has conducted a dipstick study on the first day to gauge consumer sentiment and traction
 "Apple harvest: iPhone 16 sales up 15-20% over iPhone 15 on inaugural day")
Apple, mobile devices charge up 22% growth in electronics exports
Apple's contribution to electronics exports has grown steadily over the years
 "Apple, mobile devices charge up 22% growth in electronics exports")
JPMorgan in talks with Apple over Goldman credit card partnership: Report
JPMorgan-Apple talks started earlier this year, advanced recently
 "JPMorgan in talks with Apple over Goldman credit card partnership: Report")
As regulators get tough, Big Tech's easy ride is coming to an end
Now Google and Apple are getting slapped for those blatantly unfair advantages
 "As regulators get tough, Big Tech's easy ride is coming to an end")
Apple supplier Jabil to set up Rs 2,000 crore mfg unit in Tiruchirapalli
Jabil is also a major supplier to Cisco and HP. Earlier this year, Jabil began manufacturing AirPod components-plastic bodies-for Apple in India
 "Apple supplier Jabil to set up Rs 2,000 crore mfg unit in Tiruchirapalli")
iPhone 16 series to AirPods 4: Highlights from Apple 'It's Glowtime' event
Tim Cook described the iPhone 16 series as a leap into an exciting new era for Apple, emphasising that these are the first iPhones designed from the ground up with AI as a core element
 "iPhone 16 series to AirPods 4: Highlights from Apple 'It's Glowtime' event")
Huawei racks up 3 mn pre-orders for tri-fold phone before iPhone 16 reveal
Apple Intelligence features are to launch in software update to iPhone and iPad operating system likely in October and a full upgrade of Apple's voice assistant Siri is likely only early next year
 "Huawei racks up 3 mn pre-orders for tri-fold phone before iPhone 16 reveal")
Apple scouts new deals to push India value-add, in talks with key players
In talks for fresh collaborations with Flextronics, Jabil, Aequs, Tata firms
 "Apple scouts new deals to push India value-add, in talks with key players")
Apple's upcoming iPhone to break grounds with shift into age of AI
The iPhone 16 is generating a bigger buzz because it is the first model to be tailored specifically for AI, a technology that is expected to trigger the biggest revolution in the industry
 "Apple's upcoming iPhone to break grounds with shift into age of AI")
We have taken a temporary break from our partnership with Apple: HDFC Bank
Move comes after review of the partnership from cost-to-income perspective; the bank is gearing up for surge in business during the festive season
 "We have taken a temporary break from our partnership with Apple: HDFC Bank")
Apple cuts 100 jobs in digital services group as priorities shift
The layoffs included some engineering roles, and the biggest cuts were made to the team responsible for the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore
 "Apple cuts 100 jobs in digital services group as priorities shift")
Apple CFO Maestri to hand off job to Kevan Parekh; moves to smaller role
Parekh, 52, will become CFO on Jan. 1 in what Apple described as a planned succession. Maestri, who has been CFO since 2014, will remain at Apple in a reduced position
 "Apple CFO Maestri to hand off job to Kevan Parekh; moves to smaller role")
Apple likely to set Sept 10 for new iPhones, AirPods, and watches debut
A bigger chunk of sales will come the following quarter, which coincides with the holiday season. Analysts have predicted that revenue will climb 7 per centto $128.4 billion in that period
 "Apple likely to set Sept 10 for new iPhones, AirPods, and watches debut")