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Apple Inc rolls out new beta firmware update for its AirPods lineup

A new beta firmware for the AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max has been rolled out by American tech giant Apple.According to GSM Arena, the new update has version number 5B5040c, but it's unclear what's new with this update since the company hasn't provided any details about it.Users can download the new beta firmware from Apple's Developer Center and install it on their AirPods by pairing them with an iPhone and connecting it to a Mac with a Lightning Cable.Then launch Xcode 14 beta on the Mac, head to the Settings > Developer menu, and select the 'Pre-Release Beta Firmware' toggle under the AirPods Testing section.The OTA will be delivered within 24 hours after the pre-release testing option is enabled, but remember that your iPhone should be running the latest iOS 16 beta, and the Mac should have the latest macOS Ventura beta.It's also worth mentioning that this update is meant for developers and may contain bugs that could hamper the user ...

Apple to declare iPhone 5c 'obsolete' by next month, says report

Tech giant Apple is likely planning to mark the iPhone 5c as an obsolete product next month, media reports said

Apple iPhone 14 Plus now available for purchase in India: Specs, offers

On Apple iPhone 14 Plus, Apple is offering Rs 5,000 cashback on HDFC Bank credit and debit cards, and no cost EMI up to 6 months

Cook remembers Jobs, says 'great idea really can change the world'

In a tweet, Cook said: "Steve showed us all, again and again, that a great idea really can change the world. Remembering him today and always"

Apple iOS 16: Google rolls out lock screen widgets for its iPhone apps

Google widgets are available for Gmail, Google News, Chrome, and Drive. The widgets for other Google services such as Search, Maps and Calendar are yet to arrive

US labour agency files complaint against Apple over discrimination

Apple needs to be present at a hearing with an NLRB administration on December 13, unless it settles with the union

Bug in AirPods Pro 2, Apple warns users to 'replace battery soon'

One theory suggests that Apple used much of the AirTag's firmware for the MagSafe Charging Case, causing identical alerts even where they do not make sense

Apple's iPhone exports from India crossed $1 billion mark in 5 months

At the current rate, outbound shipments of India-made iPhones, mainly to Europe and the Middle East, are set to reach $2.5 billion in the 12 months through March 2023

Apple Music reaches record mark of 100 mn songs driven by human curation

Apple Music gained popularity rapidly after its launch, passing the milestone of 10 million subscribers in only six months

Android app for Dynamic Island-like features surpasses 1 mn downloads

Users can also customise the app by changing interaction settings and selecting when to show or hide the DynamicSpot popup

Apple plans to build team for its electric car 'Project Titan' soon

Project Titan began its life in 2014, when Apple formed a so-called shell company -- the SixtyEight Research -- to work on the car project

Microsoft to discontinue support for SwiftKey on iOS devices from October 5

For those customers who have SwiftKey installed on iOS, it will continue to work until it is manually uninstalled or a user gets a new device

iPhone 14 Pro's camera bump hampers wireless charging capabilities: Report

The large camera bump of the iPhone 14 Pro is a distinguishing external feature from its predecessors

Apple abandons plans to increase iPhone production after demand falters

Apple had upgraded its sales projections in the weeks leading up to the iPhone 14 release and some of its suppliers had started making preparations for a 7% boost in orders

Dow, S&P 500 cling to gains on lower yields, Apple slides 4%

Apple down 4% on move to drop iPhone production boost; US 10-yr Treasury yields ease from 12-year highs; Biogen soars on landmark Alzheimer's data

iPhone 14's India production soon after global launch shows maturity: Moody

The manufacturing of iPhone 14 in India within weeks of the global launch demonstrates the maturity of Apple's manufacturing capabilities in the country, according to Moody's Investors Service. Increasing volumes of locally-manufactured iPhones will also accelerate Apple's expansion strategy in India, Raj Joshi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance Group, Moody's said. The Indian smartphone market's large size and strong growth prospects as the country unveils its 5G network "make it an attractive long-term market for Apple", according to a note by Moody's. "Apple's plan to manufacture iPhone 14 products in India is credit positive because it will diversify its manufacturing base that is highly concentrated in China," Joshi said. Moody's in its commentary on Apple's plans to manufacture iPhone 14 products in India further observed that Apple has produced iPhones in India since 2017 "...but the manufacturing of iPhone 14 within weeks of their global launch demonstrates the matur

Apple to launch standalone classical music app this year with iOS 16 update

Apple Music gained popularity rapidly after its launch, passing the milestone of 10 million subscribers in only six months

Foxconn tweaks iPhone 14 production lines to build more Pro models in China

China's smartphone sales hit a fresh low in Q2 2022 to reach less than half of the sales of the historical peak in Q4 2016

Apple likely to shun 'Pro Max' branding for 'Ultra' with iPhone 15: Report

The "Pro Max" branding appeared for the first time with the iPhone 11 series in 2019

Apple releases iOS 16.0.2 update to address camera shake issue, other bugs

The iOS 16.0.2 update is now available for all supported iPhones, provides bug fixes and important security updates