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iOS 18.2: Apple to let users set default apps for calls, messages, and more

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

Beats Pill x Kim: Unboxing and first look | Limited edition wireless speaker

Designed in Kim’s signature modern, greyscale tones, this portable speaker is now available in two new colourways – Dark Grey and Light Grey – plus all the features of the original

Apple develops more conversational Siri in bid to catch up with AI

Revamping the 13-year-old Siri service is part of Apple's efforts to become a force in artificial intelligence

iOS 18.2: Apple releases new developer and public beta version - What's new

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

Apple taps over 40 Indian companies for supply chain as China ties strain

Apple has partnered with over 40 Indian firms, including Dixon, HCLTech, and Wipro, to strengthen its local supply chain as Chinese partners face legal and tax challenges in India

Indonesia to assess $100 mn Apple investment proposal to end iPhone 16 ban

Southeast Asia's largest nation confirmed that it had received Apple's latest investment offer, which entails building a manufacturing plant to produce accessories and components

Apple urges federal judge for early dismissal in US antitrust lawsuit

Apple contends that its iPhone business is constrained by Samsung Electronics Co and Alphabet Inc's Google but that is an argument the company can make at trial, Justice Dept attorney Lasken said

Apple India profit up 23% to Rs 2,746 cr in FY24, revenue at Rs 67,152 cr

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 releases iOS 18.1.1 with important security fixes for iPhone: Details

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

Apple to delete iCloud backups synced from iPhones based on iOS 8 and prior

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

All iPhone 17 series models could look different from each other: Report

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

Apple adds more products to vintage and obsolete list: Check details here

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

Apple offers $100 million to lift Indonesia's ban on iPhone 16 sale

According to the Indonesian government, Apple has only invested 1.5 trillion rupiah ($95 million) in the nation via developer academies

Tech wrap Nov 18: Realme GT 7 Pro pre-booking, Apple AirTag, Google Docs

Realme GT 7 Pro Pre-booking starts. Apple AirTag, smart home devices. Image generation in Google Docs. Samsung XR glasses. Top 5 upcoming smartphones

Apple set for big releases in 2025: AirTag and smart home products expected

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 tells India recruiters to remove marital status in iPhone job ads

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

India's smartphone exports surpasses $2 bn mark in Oct, sets new record

In 7 months of FY25, total outbound shipments breach $10 bn on the back of iPhones

Tech wrap Nov 14: Pixel security features, LG XBOOM series, Final Cut Pro

Google Pixel live threat detection. LG XBOOM speakers launched. Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro. Vivo Y300 5G launch. OpenAI developing AI agent. OnePlus 13r

Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro on Mac and iPad: Check what's new

Final Cut Pro 11 for Macs introduces AI-powered features for auto-generating captions and isolating subjects from the background without a green screen or manual tracking

Tech wrap Nov 13: Apple smart home display, Google Chrome, iPhone SE4, more

Apple Intelligence powered wall-mounted display in 2025. Google Chrome new features. iPhone SE4 launch. AI generated remix for YouTube Shorts. OPPO Reno 13 series launch