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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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Latest Updates on Apple iPhone

iPhone Air 2 may launch this year with no major design changes: Report

Reportedly, iPhone Air 2 may launch this year with minor upgrades, focusing on improved performance, lighter design and a larger battery, while keeping overall design changes limited

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

iPhone Air sees price cut on Amazon, down to Rs 90,990 with offers: Details

The 256GB variant of the iPhone Air is available at an effective price of Rs 90,990, down from Rs 119,900, with bank offers and no-cost EMI options

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 4:52 PM IST

Apple celebrates 50th anniversary: From garage dream to global powerhouse

Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, Apple has profoundly shaped both the technology industry and daily life

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:12 AM IST

Tech Wrap March 27: WhatsApp update, Redmi 15A launched, Apple Mac Pro

WhatsApp releases new updates. Redmi 15A launched. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro. Google brings Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model. Gemini supports chat and memory imports. Siri in iOS 27

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Apple's 'iPhone 20' in 2027 may feature cutout-free, quad-curved display

Apple's anticipated iPhone 20 could mark a major design shift with a quad-curved, all-screen display and under-display Face ID, as the company prepares for the iPhone's 20th anniversary

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Apple at 50: How a closed ecosystem built a $3.7 trillion open empire

From a garage startup to a $3.7 trillion giant, Apple's 50-year journey blends innovation, design, and a tightly integrated ecosystem that reshaped global technology

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

PLI scheme shines for electronics, but questions linger over its future

The production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing, due to end on March 31, has propelled India as the second-largest smartphone maker in the world. What's its future?

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

iPhone 18 Pro Max could get bigger battery, heavier build: What to expect

The upcoming Pro models may also feature a smaller Dynamic Island, camera upgrades, Apple's C2 modem and the new A20 Pro chip, according to reports

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Apple's foldable iPhone to feature iPad-like interface when opened

The inside display will use a wide aspect ratio, a departure from the narrower formats of foldable phones currently on the market

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

Apple now makes about 25% of iPhones in India amid US-China trade tensions

Apple assembled about 55 million iPhones in India in 2025, up around 53%, compared to 36 million iPhones a year earlier

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 9:45 AM IST

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