Page 2 - Latest Updates on Apple iPhone
Apple joins elite $4-trillion market-cap club, third firm in history
Apple hits $4 trillion in market value, becoming the third company ever to do so, as strong iPhone 17 sales and easing trade pressures power a stunning 56% rally since April
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models may support full 5G satellite connectivity
Apple's next-generation iPhones may connect directly to low Earth orbit satellites, offering uninterrupted 5G access even without cellular coverage
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Adobe Indigo camera app faces issues on iPhone 17 series, fix coming soon
Adobe's Indigo app reportedly isn't working on iPhone 17 models due to front camera issues. A fix is expected with Apple's upcoming iOS 26.1 update
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iPhone fever spills into India's second-hand market: Counterpoint Research
Refurbished iPhone sales in India surged 19 per cent year-on-year in H1CY25, driven by consumer appetite for premium models such as the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series
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Vijay Sales announces festive offers on iPhone Air, MacBook Air M4 and more
Beside Apple products such as the iPhone Air, Vijay Sales has also announced offers on smartphones such as the Nothing Phone 3, OnePlus 13r and more
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Apple AI search chief Ke Yang to leave for Meta weeks after AKI appointment
The group is developing features to make the Siri voice assistant more ChatGPT-like by adding the ability to pull information from the web
Apple lobbies Centre to change tax law on high-end iPhone machinery
In China, Apple procures the machines used to make iPhones and gives them to its contract manufacturers, and is not subject to tax even though it still owns them
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iPhone 17 shortage hits Indian retailers amid Diwali season frenzy
Both large retail chains such as Croma and Vijay Sales, and local dealers at Delhi's Nehru Place, Asia's biggest electronics market, are running out of iPhone stock amid surging Diwali demand
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iPhone 17 Pro Max review: Apple polishes its flagship to perfection, almost
The iPhone 17 Pro Max refines Apple's flagship formula with enhanced camera quality, smoother performance, and better endurance without changing what works
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Apple to move health, fitness divisions to services in reorganisation
Services chief Eddy Cue will gain supervision over Apple's health and fitness teams, Craig Federighi, head of software engineering, will now oversee the Apple Watch operating system
India-made iPhone exports hit record $10 bn amid global demand rise
Apple's surge in production and exports is fuelled by two new facilities, Tata Electronics' Hosur plant and Foxconn's Bengaluru unit, driving India's rise as a global iPhone hub
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Tech Wrap Oct 7: Asus ROG Xbox Ally, HMD Touch 4G, Vivo V60e launched
Asus ROG Xbox Ally series pre-orders. HMD Touch 4G 'Hybrid Phone launched. Vivo V60e 5G launched. Moto G06 Power 4G launched. WhatsApp message translation feature
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Apple releases iOS 26.1 dev beta 2 for iPhones: What's new, how to update
Apple's iOS 26.1 developer beta 2 adds a new alarm gesture and refines the interface with minor design tweaks and usability improvements
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Apple iPhone 17 review: The upgrade that finally made me ditch my iPhone 13
I have been using an iPhone 13 since its launch in 2021, but after testing the iPhone 17, I can say the upgrades in camera, battery, and Apple Intelligence finally make it worth the switch
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Apple iPhone Air review: Slimmest iPhone is more than just a design flair
Apple's iPhone Air proves slim can still mean powerful, balancing design and performance - though its ultra-thin profile leaves room for some noticeable trade-offs
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Apple releases iOS 26.0.1 for bug fixes: What's new, eligible iPhones, more
Apple iOS 26.0.1 is the first update of iOS 26 targeted at fixing bugs. The iPhone 11 and newer iPhones will be eligible for this update
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Apple internally tests AI chatbot 'Veritas' to refine next-gen Siri: Report
According to Bloomberg, Apple is internally testing Veritas, a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot, to develop and fine-tune its next-generation Siri before a public launch planned for 2026
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Foxconn workers faced tough conditions making iPhone 17, says labour group
Staff at the Zhengzhou facility of Foxconn Technology Group, Apple's production partner, had to contend with wage withholding, excessive overtime and forced night shifts
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iPhone 17 series 'Scratchgate' controversy: Here is what Apple said on it
Responding to "Scratchgate," Apple has reportedly said that the visible marks are material transfer caused by worn MagSafe stands, not surface damage
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Apple's iPhone 17 series hit by 'Scratchgate': What's really going on?
From scratched aluminium frames to chipped camera bumps, Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are under fire as "Scratchgate" trends on social platforms. Here's all you need to know about it
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