Page 11 - Latest Updates on Apple iPhone
Apple extends iPhone NFC access to developers outside EU with iOS 18.1
Developers interested in utilising the NFC functionality will be required to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple
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iPhones boost Apple's India operations surge to Rs 2 trillion in FY24
While the market share of tech giant Apple in India is currently under 6%, it has been on an upward trajectory from just 2% in FY18
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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
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Apple iPhone shipments drop 14% amid rising competition; value share falls
Amid intensifying market competition, Apple iPhone shipments in India dropped 14 per cent year-on-year and the value share of the brand slipped to third place behind Samsung and Vivo
iPhones now cheaper by up to Rs 5,900 after Budget's duty relief
Sharpest price is for iPhone SE assembled in India; other models become cheaper too
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Not smartphones, Indian consumers may pay more for AI features in laptops
While smartphone brands are struggling to find consumers for their new rollouts with AI features, experts indicate that AI-backed laptops have a wider use case and, hence, may open up the market
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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
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Apple to open its tap-and-go payment tech to mobile wallet providers in EU
Apple will now allow developers to access its near field communication (NFC) technology to pre-build payment apps for rival mobile wallet providers
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Equalising the playing field
Tax benefits for maternity benefit payouts could realistically incentivise companies to hire more women
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Padma Bhushan awardee Foxconn Chairman Young Liu to visit India this year
In the past year, Taiwan company has invested heavily to expand its presence in India, particularly in south
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iPhone 16 series: Apple to use A18 chips, but of different configurations
Reportedly, Apple could use A18 chip with more GPU cores on the iPhone 16 Pro models to differentiate them from the baseline models
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Tech wrap Jul 2: Apple iOS 18, Meta's new AI label, ASUS Vivobook S15, more
Apple details India-focused features set to be introduced in iPhones with iOS 18. Meta renews AI label for manipulated content on Instagram and Facebook. Asus commences Vivobook S15 pre-booking
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Apple exceeds India's PLI scheme targets, lags in value addition
Of the six scheme parameters, Apple vendors outperform on five
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Apple AirPods with IR camera sensor set for mass production in 2026: Report
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in his post on Medium said that the IR camera sensor on AirPods will enable air gesture control and spatial experience, when paired with Vision Pro headset
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BJP's women's wing calls for probe into Foxconn India hiring practices
Foxconn hiring agents and HR sources cited family duties, pregnancy and higher absenteeism as reasons why Foxconn did not hire married women at the plant
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Apple expands support for third-party iPhone repairs in these countries
Starting later this year, Apple will allow compatibility with third-party iPhone batteries and display with some features that were limited to original Apple parts
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Apple's cheaper Vision Pro-like headset may require iPhone to work: Report
To reduce the cost, Apple could cut down on internal components that make Vision Pro a standalone product. The company also plans on reducing the internal display specifications
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Apple working on affordable version of Vision Pro headset for 2025: Report
The more affordable mixed-reality headset by Apple would likely feature the same high-resolution display as the Vision Pro but would be priced close to high-end iPhone model
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iOS 18 dev beta introduces Live Voicemail with text transcription in India
Announced with iOS 17, Live Voicemail has been available only in select regions. With iOS 18, however, the feature may expand to more countries, including India
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Japan's new law forces Google and Apple to allow sale of third-party apps
The new law prohibits Apple and Google from restricting third-party companies from selling and operating apps on their platforms beyond their own app stores
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