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Apple discontinues iPhone 14, iPhone SE in EU as USB-C becomes mandatory

The change in regulations only applies to markets within the European Union. iPhone SE and iPhone 14 models are still available in other regions including India

Apple Days Sale: Vijay Sales brings deals on iPhones, iPads, Macs, more

During the Apple Days Sale period, Vijay Sales is offering discounts and bank offers on various Apple products including the iPhone 16 series models, MacBook Pro with M4 chip and more

Tech recap 2024: Samsung, Google lead advancements in gen-AI; Apple follows

Samsung and Google emerged as leaders in mobile AI with rapid updates, while Apple takes a cautious, privacy-focused approach

Apple's India growth soars, to become Apple's 3rd-largest market by 2026

India is presently Apple's fifth-largest market, behind Japan and the UK, which hold the third and fourth positions, respectively

Apple may launch new entry-level iPad in January 2025: What to expect

Reportedly, the iPad 11th generation model may launch in early 2025, around the same time as the iPadOS 18.3 release

Tech recap 2024: Top five entry-level flagships from OnePlus, Apple, Google

The top entry-level flagship smartphones of 2024 impressed with all-round capability while balancing features and affordability. Here are the top five we reviewed this year

Apple confirms iOS 18.2.1 build number, iOS 18.3 beta update in progress

There are currently no widespread critical bugs reported by users that would necessitate an urgent release

Apple seeks to defend Google's billion-dollar payments in search case

Prosecutors will seek to show Google must take several measures, including selling its Chrome web browser and potentially its Android operating system, to restore competition in online search

Apple approaches $4 trillion valuation as investors bet on AI momentum

The company has pulled ahead of Nvidia and Microsoft in the race to the monumental milestone, thanks to an about 16% jump in shares since early November that has added about $500 billion to its market

From AI chips to 6G testing: How India's tech landscape evolved in 2024

A new Centre of Excellence on Classical and Quantum Communications for 6G has been inaugurated this year at the IITM Research Park in Chennai to spearhead research and development in 6G technologies

Apple mulls smart home doorbell with support for facial recognition: Report

Reportedly, Apple is planning to expand its smart home products portfolio with Apple Intelligence-powered devices, including a wall-mounted iPad, a robotic tabletop device, a smart home camera

Apple releases iOS 18.3 public beta: How to download, eligible models, more

Compared to the iOS 18.2 update, the upcoming iOS 18.3 seems to be a minor update with a few new features, minor UI changes, and bug fixes

Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China

Apple's discussions with Tencent and ByteDance on using their AI models are at a very early stage

Apple hits out at Meta platforms' numerous interoperability requests

Under the European Union's landmark Digital Markets Act that took effect last year, Apple must allow rivals and app developers to inter-operate with its own services

Apple scraps effort to offer iPhone via monthly subscription model

The idea was to make owning an iPhone like subscribing to an app - with consumers paying monthly fees and getting new phones each year - but Apple recently wound down the effort

EU intensifies demand for Apple to open up iPhone features to rivals

The commission instructed Apple on Wednesday to rework the iOS operating system so that it's more compatible with smartwatches, earbuds, headsets and other devices from competitors

Apple Maps gets 'Look Around' on web version: What is it and how it works

While the web version of Apple Maps is still in public beta, it now supports the "Look Around" feature for select cities in the US, Canada, Australia, UK, European Union, and more

Congo files complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals

Some Congo mines are run by armed groups involved in massacres of civilians, mass rapes and other crimes. Apple has said none of smelters or refiners of 3T minerals had financed those groups

Apple's India App Store: Check the most downloaded apps and games of 2024

Apple has named Kino app as iPhone App of the Year, and Adobe Lightroom as Mac App of the Year. Check the full list of the most downloaded apps and games below

Apple releases iOS 18.3 first developer beta for eligible iPhones: Details

Stable version of iOS 18.3 update is expected to release sometime in January next year, with minor changes and improvements across the system