Page 7 - Latest Updates on Apple Inc
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")
Warren Buffett's Berkshire halves stake in Apple, now has $270 bn cash pile
With the recent sell-offs, Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway has raised its cash position relative to total assets in the June quarter to 25 percent
 "Warren Buffett's Berkshire halves stake in Apple, now has $270 bn cash pile")
CCI orders unusual recall of reports on Apple antitrust investigation
Among those now asked for the return of the reports are Match and Indian startup group ADIF, which represents financial giant Paytm
Apple to release next-generation iPhone SE with AI features in 2025: Report
Besides the Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features, the next-generation iPhone SE could feature a new design and a better display
 "Apple to release next-generation iPhone SE with AI features in 2025: Report")
Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales dwindle
Apple said revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter would grow at a level similar to the 4.9% increase it posted in the April-June period
 "Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales dwindle")
Apple Watch 'For Your Kids' now available in India: Eligibility, features
Apple Watch For Your Kids is now available in India on cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later or Apple Watch SE, paired with iPhone 8 or later
 "Apple Watch 'For Your Kids' now available in India: Eligibility, features")
Apple releases iOS 18 public beta: What is new, eligible iPhones, and more
iOS 18 public beta offers early preview of upcoming apps, features, and technologies. However, it is not a general release and could have bugs and inconsistencies in the system
 "Apple releases iOS 18 public beta: What is new, eligible iPhones, and more")
Over 6,500 Samsung workers walk off assembly lines over pay, vacation time
This week, Samsung's preparing to unveil new foldable phones and watches as well as a smart ring in Paris ahead of the Olympics, in an attempt to forestall a challenge from Apple Inc
 "Over 6,500 Samsung workers walk off assembly lines over pay, vacation time")