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We're not late to the game: Tim Cook defends Apple's AI strategy - excerpts

Apple views Apple Intelligence as a core part of its product and is not currently planning on charging for artificial intelligence-powered features, said Tim Cook in an interview with Wired

Apple's iPhone sales hit $10.7 bn in India, overtakes Samsung for 2nd year

Apple's iPhone shipments in India have exceeded $10.7 billion in 2024, surpassing FMCG giants like HUL and Nestle, while widening its lead over Samsung for the second consecutive year

Apple to foray into foldable phone segment in 2026 with a flip-style iPhone

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

India closes in on China in iPhone output, but revenue gap remains wide

Apple earned a record $8 bn in India in FY24 (2% of global revenue), while Greater China, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, contributed $66.95 bn (17% of global revenue)

Employee lawsuit claims Apple spies on workers even at home, gags speech

Amar Bhakta, who has been part of Apple's digital advertising team since 2020, claims the tech giant places significant restrictions on work devices

Apple accused of silencing workers, illegally monitoring personal devices

Apple imposes confidentiality policies that prohibit employees from discussing working conditions, including with the media, and engaging in legally-protected whistleblowing, lawsuit alleges

Apple iPhone 17 series may feature major design changes, new model: Report

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

iPhone SE, MacBook Air M4, AirTag, and more: Apple devices expected in 2025

Apple is gearing up for a major product lineup in 2025, starting with the iPhone SE 4, M4-powered MacBook Air, and ecosystem devices like updated AirTags and a smart home display

Apple releases ad featuring AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature: Watch here

The hearing aid feature is part of Apple's hearing health tools for the AirPods Pro 2, which include Loud Sound Reduction, the Hearing Test feature, and the software-based Hearing Aid feature

Google ropes in former Apple exec Mitul Shah to lead Pixel biz in India

Google has roped in the former head of consumer sales at Apple India Mitul Shah to lead its Pixel smartphone devices and services business in the country, according to a social media post. Google has appointed Shah as Managing Director for Google Devices and Services in India. "I am happy to share that I've started an exciting new journey with Google as Managing Director for Devices & Services Business - leading Pixel's sales and expansion efforts in India," Shah said in a post on LinkedIn. Google has partnered with Foxconn and Dixon to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India. "It's an honour to be part of a company that's at the forefront of innovation, and I'm particularly thrilled to be working on a product that has the potential to put the magic and power of AI in the pockets of millions of people across my beloved country," Shah said. People have been asking him for the reason for switching from Apple, he added. "This is not a switch. This is a continuation of the mission of

ChatGPT update enables Search shortcut on iPhone: What is it, how it works

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

Apple mulls these changes to make ultra-thin iPhone a reality in 2025

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 announces App Store Awards finalists across 12 categories: Check list

The awards recognise developers who delivered the highest levels of user experience, design, and innovation, said Apple

Brazil anti-trust body rules Apple must lift restrictions on in-app payment

Cade ruled that Apple must allow app developers to add tools so customers can buy their services or products outside the app

Apple CEO Tim Cook returns to China as Beijing prepares to fete CEOs

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to meet with top corporate executives today ahead of the event

Beats Studio Pro X Kim: Unboxing and first look | Limited edition headphones

These are Beats Studio Pro X Kim Kim special edition. This collaboration features a reimagined version of Beats' flagship over-ear headphones in Moon (light), Dune (medium), and Earth (deep) colours.

Apple to debut advanced conversational features for Siri in 2026: Report

Along with advanced conversational features for revamped Siri assistant, many new iOS 19 features are also postponed until Spring 2026

CERT-In warns iPhones, iPads and Mac users of vulnerabilities: Details here

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

Apple should learn a lesson from China's success in electric vehicles

Right now, China has an EV industry that the world envies and fears in equal measure

CCI rejects global major Apple's request to put antitrust report on hold

Apple asked the CCI "to take action against TWFS for non-compliance with its order" and "to withhold the revised" report, the CCI order, dated Nov. 13, seen by Reuters showed