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What is Apple iPhone?

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About Apple iPhone

What is Apple iPhone?

Apple iPhone is a series of smartphones based on the company’s proprietary operating system iOS. The first iPhone, announced in 2007, featured a touch screen input-based user interface, camera, and multimedia playback capabilities. The phone was later upgraded to support internet connectivity, which has since become one of the core capabilities of the iPhone.
 
The first-generation iPhone was followed by a 3G-ready iPhone 3G, and then by a 3GS variant with improved hardware and application support. The iPhone 4 got the thin metallic chassis, high-resolution screen and a front-facing camera for video calls. Its upgrade, the iPhone 4S, got improved hardware
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Apple's 'big week' launches pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Perhaps looking to capitalise on sales momentum, Apple started the week off by announcing the latest model in its more budget-friendly phone lineup

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 7:22 AM IST

Apple releases iOS 26.4 dev beta 3 for iPhones: What's new, how to update

Apple has seeded the third developer beta of iOS 26.4, improving system stability, fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance ahead of the public release

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: Performance to charging and storage, what's new

iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: Apple's latest entry-level iPhone brings performance gains, MagSafe and Qi2 charging, improved durability, and double the base storage over its predecessor

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

Apple launches iPhone 17e with A19 chip, MagSafe: Price, availability

New iPhone 17e starts at Rs 64,900, adds C1X modem, 48MP camera, MagSafe support and satellite connectivity, with pre-orders beginning March 4 and sales from March 11

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Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

Apple likely to produce 30% of iPhones in India in a few years

Government expects Apple to shift 30% of global iPhone production to India, unfazed by US Supreme Court ruling that removes China's tariff disadvantage

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

US SC ruling on Trump's tariffs: A China worry for India's iPhone exports

The tax now has been declared "illegal" by the US Supreme Court

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Apple may launch iPhone 17e this month: A19 chip, MagSafe support expected

The iPhone 17e may arrive later this month, with reports suggesting Apple will stick to its annual 'e' cycle while introducing the A19 chip, MagSafe support, and camera refinements

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Apple to prioritise premium iPhone launches in 2026 amid RAM crunch: Report

Reportedly, the move is aimed at optimising resources and maximising revenue and profits from premium devices amid rising cost of memory chips and materials

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Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Apple calls India 'huge opportunity' as firm posts record quarter globally

Tech giant reports 'terrific' surge in expanding Indian market, riding on sales of devices and services

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

India-EU free trade pact: iPhone shift hits India's EU electronics exports

But $50 billion export aim holds as EU smartphone shipments drop after Apple's US pivot

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Apple expands hardware chief Ternus' role in latest sign of CEO candidacy

Cook, who has led Apple since 2011 and turned 65 in November, quietly tapped Ternus to manage the company's design teams at the end of last year

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Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

Tech Wrap Jan 19: Lava Blaze Duo 3, Gemini's Answer now tool, WhatsApp web

Lava launches Blaze Duo 3. Gemini app gets 'Answer now' option. Group calls on WhatsApp web in the works. Forza Horizon 6. Apple App Store ad redesign. iPhone 18 Pro

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Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Apple may launch iPhone 17e with Center Stage camera in Feb: What to expect

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 17e as its next iPhone, with reports pointing to an 18MP Centre Stage front camera, A19 chip, and more

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

India's iPhone exports hit ₹2 trillion in CY25, a first since 2021

Apple's iPhone exports from India crossed ₹2 trillion in 2025, marking a major milestone for the PLI scheme and India's fast-deepening electronics manufacturing ecosystem

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Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Apple may launch iPhone Air 2 alongside foldable iPhone in 2026: Report

Apple is reportedly moving ahead with the iPhone Air successor, with fresh timelines now pointing to a September 2026 launch after months of uncertainty around its development

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Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 3:23 PM IST

Apple may bring these upgrades to iPhone 18 Pro next year: Check details

Reportedly, Apple is preparing six notable upgrades next year for iPhone 18 Pro models, with improvements expected across display, cameras, performance and battery

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

Smartphones fuel 38% jump in electronics export in FY26, shows data

India's electronics exports surged 38% to $31 billion in April-November FY26, led by smartphones and Apple iPhones, narrowing the gap with petroleum exports

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 12:23 AM IST

Cert-In flags multiple vulnerabilities in Apple's iPhone, iPad OS

These vulnerabilities, Cert-In said, could leave Apple users at risk of unauthorised access to sensitive data on their devices, cause service disruptions, and compromise the entire device

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 8:00 PM IST

Year-ender 2025: OnePlus 15R to iPhone 17, 5 cost-effective flagship phones

Premium flagship phones got pricier in 2025, but smarter buyers could look elsewhere. The following affordable alternatives delivered near-flagship performance, cameras, and battery life

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 4:08 PM IST

In AI race, Apple Inc hands baton to B'luru graduate Amar Subramanya

Apple has hired Bengaluru-born AI expert Amar Subramanya as its new AI vice-president, signalling a major push to accelerate its machine learning and foundation model ambitions as leadership shifts

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 11:49 PM IST