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Apple has released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing the second batch of Apple Intelligence features such as support for OpenAI's ChatGPT within Siri and Writing Tools

Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping season with a free software update that includes a feature that enables users to create customised emojis within a matter of seconds. The Wednesday release of the iPhone's upgraded operating system, iOS 18.2, extends Apple's expansion into AI months after rivals such as Samsung and Google began implanting the revolutionary technology on their devices. The update builds upon another one that came out in late October to usher in the AI era for Apple and the iPhone, as well as for the iPad and Mac. The latest round of AI tricks includes Genmojis, Apple's description for emojis that iPhone users will be able to ask the technology to create and then share. Apple says it is placing some limits its AI's emoji artistry to prevent the distribution of violent or hateful imagery. Other features include an Image Playground for a variety of AI-styled illustrations, writing tools and options for ...

iOS 18.2 RC update introduces AI-powered features, new utility tools, and integrations, with final release expected soon

Reportedly, Apple's entry into foldable smartphone category could see the foldable smartphone market grow by up to 30 per cent in 2026

The iPhone 17 Pro models could adopt a rectangular aluminium camera bump and a dual-material back panel, while the new iPhone 17 Air is expected to bring a sleeker but more minimalistic design

The web search option is a newly added shortcut for ChatGPT for iPhone that also offers shortcuts for prompting the chat bot, starting a voice conversation, accessing specific AI models, and more

Reportedly, Apple is planning a single speaker system and a single rear camera sensor in order keep the anticipated iPhone 17 Air within the desired range of thickness

Apple has addressed the potential security threats in the latest iOS, iPadOS and macOS update. CERT-In recommends users to update their devices to the latest versions

iOS 18.2 will introduce the option to set third-party default apps across 8 categories, including calls, messages, and passwords, on compatible iPhones

The new betas add minor changes and refinements to the user interface. New Apple Intelligence features are expected with the final iOS 18.2 release in December

iPhone maker Apple India posted a 23 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 2,745.7 crore in the financial year 2023-24, according to the company's regulatory filing shared by Tofler. Apple India had posted a net profit of Rs 2,229.6 crore in FY23. The company posted a 36 per cent increase in total income to Rs 67,121.6 crore in FY24 from Rs 49,321.8 crore in FY23. "Apple India Private Limited, provides and markets Apple brand products and software, including mobile devices and laptops, reported its revenues for the financial year 2023-24 as Rs 67,122 crore, a 36 per cent jump since the last financial year. "The company's total expenses for the fiscal were reported as Rs 63,397 crore," Tofler said.

Apple recommends all iPhone users with iOS 18 to update to iOS 18.1.1. The update is available for iPhone models supporting iOS 18 platform

To continue using iCloud backup, users must update their iPhone or iPad to iOS 9 or later. Alternatively, manual backups can be taken on a Mac or PC

Apple may narrow the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17 Pro Max and replace the Plus model with a sleeker "Slim" or "Air" model, according to a report

The iPhone XS Max is vintage while the Watch Series 2 is added to the list of obsolete products. Categorisation of Apple products into vintage and obsolete affects repairability and parts availability

Reportedly, Apple's second-generation AirTag will boast enhanced range, a new wireless chip, and better privacy features. It is expected to launch in mid-2025

Foxconn, which employs thousands of women at the iPhone factory at Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, outsources recruitment of assembly-line workers to third-party vendors

The iOS version of Google Chrome now lets users search the web using images and text simultaneously

Apple is also expected to unveil its new smart home display device in March, according to a Bloomberg report

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) advises Apple users to update devices to the latest software versions to avoid security breaches