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Tata Electronics developing high-precision machines to build iPhone casings

The company has partnered with two Indian companies to enhance its capabilities and intends to eventually export these complex machines

Apple's go-to chipmaker TSMC unveils 1.6nm process for 2026 chips: Details

While the 1.6nm process is slated for 2026 chips, TSMC is set to kick off the production of the 2nm architecture process for debut in 2025 with Apple iPhones

Apple's new AI models could power on-device features on iOS 18 for iPhones

Apple has released "Open-source Efficient Language Models" (OpenELM), which are a series of four small language models capable of tasks such as text generation, text summarisation, and more

Apple schedules 'Let Loose' virtual event for May 7; iPad Air, Pro expected

Alongside the iPad Pro and iPad Air, Apple is expected to launch a new model in its Pencil line-up, which is quite clear from the graphics on the event invite

Apple slashes Vision Pro shipment estimates amid plummeting demand

A source revealed to Mashable that Apple is slashing its shipment estimates for the year, signalling a downturn in demand far below initial expectations

Apple iPads could finally get native calculator app in 2024 with iPadOS 18

Unlike the iPhones, the iPads had limited native apps. These include Weather, Compass, Calculator, and more. While Apple incorporated the Weather app in 2022, it is now time for the Calculator app

Apple's Q1 smartphone shipments in China down by 19%, worst since 2020

Apple lost its crown as the biggest smartphone seller in China to rival Vivo

Apple stops production of FineWoven iPhone cases and Watch bands: Report

The tech giant will likely move to another textile-based alternative to leather accessories for its upcoming iPhone and Apple Watch models

Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights, says report

The tournament will be held in the United States for the first time next summer, the report said, adding that a deal could be announced as soon as this month

Generative AI features on Apple's iOS 18 to run entirely on-device: Report

The company will likely leverage Apple Silicon's prowess to run its large language model (LLM) on the processor itself, with no processing on the cloud

Apple may employ over 500,000 people in India over the next 3 years

iPhone maker Apple through its vendors is expected to employ over 5 lakh people in India over the next three years, according to government sources. At present Apple's vendors and suppliers employ 1.5 lakh people in India. Tata Electronics, which runs two plants for Apple, is the biggest job generator. "Apple is accelerating hiring in India. At a conservative estimate, it is going to employ five lakh people in the next three years through its vendors and components suppliers," a senior government officer told PTI. When contacted, Apple declined to comment on the projection. Apple has plans to scale up production in India by over five-fold to around USD 40 billion (about 3.32 lakh crore) in the next 4-5 years. According to market research firm Counterpoint Research, Apple led the India market with the highest revenue in 2023 for the first time, while Samsung topped the chart in terms of volume sales. The firm in its recent report said Apple surpassed the 10-million-unit mark in ..

Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from its China App Store on Beijing request

US politicians have cited national security concerns in their push to force the company to either sell TikTok to a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the US market

After India and Vietnam, Apple looks to manufacture products in Indonesia

American tech giant does not have a manufacturing base in Indonesia, where iPhones and Apple computers have a strong following

Boost to local manufacturing: India-made chips may soon power iPhones

Micron plans to supply chips from Sanand unit to Apple

Apple mulls changing display size on iPhone Plus, Pro lines by 2025: Report

Reportedly, Apple could go for a smaller display on the 2025 iPhone Plus model, compared to iPhone 16 Plus. This year, the company could increase the display size on the Pro models

Apple Inc aims to invest over $240 mn to expand its Singapore campus

Apple opened its first facility in Singapore in 1981 with 72 employees focused on Apple II, its early personal computer

Apple, Cleanmax form renewable energy JV to deploy solar solutions in India

iPhone maker Apple has formed a joint venture with renewable energy firm Cleanmax to deploy solar solutions in India. The JV has installed 14.4 megawatts of rooftop solar installations across six industrial sites in India which will help Apple in addressing the emissions associated with its corporate operations in India. "The partnership aims to bolster renewable energy projects across India, marking a significant step forward in the nation's green energy landscape," the renewable energy firm said in a statement. The collaboration is grounded in an innovative business model, where the environmental benefits accruing from the financed projects will assist Apple in addressing the emissions associated with its corporate operations in India, the statement said. The installations done by the JV are expected to mitigate around 207,000 tons of carbon emissions throughout their operational life. Apple said that it has embarked on a joint venture with leading renewable developer CleanMax t

Apple 'looking at' manufacturing facility in Indonesia: CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is looking at manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday. We talked about the president's desire to see manufacturing in the country, and it's something that we will look out, Cook told reporters after the meeting. Widodo's administration has worked for years to bring manufacturing to the country to power economic development, while Apple is seeking to diversify its supply chains away from China, where most of its smartphones and tablets are assembled. The company began moving some production to countries like Vietnam, and more recently India, after shutdowns to fight COVID-19 in China repeatedly disrupted the company's shipments. I think the investment ability in Indonesia is endless. I think that, there is a lot of great places to invest, and we're investing. We believe in the country, Cook said. The previous day, Cook met Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi, where he said Apple plans

Apple's iPhone exports from India almost doubled to $12.1 bn: Report

Apple's iPhone exports from India almost doubled to USD 12.1 billion in 2023-24 from USD 6.27 billion in the preceding fiscal, trade intelligence platform The Trade Vision said on Tuesday. The total smartphone exports from India surged to USD 16.5 billion in 2023-24, up from USD 12 billion in the preceding year. This surge underscores the broader impact of Apple's presence on the industry, driving growth and innovation in the Indian manufacturing ecosystem, the company stated. Apple's iPhone exports from India witnessed a staggering increase from USD 6.27 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23 to USD 12.1 billion in 2023-24, representing a massive surge of nearly 100 per cent. This exponential growth underscores the pivotal role that India now plays in Apple's global supply chain, The Trade Vision LLC stated. "Apple's decision to ramp up its manufacturing operations in India has been motivated by various factors, including the need to diversify its supply chain, mitigate risks associate

Apple to ramp up investments on suppliers in manufacturing hub Vietnam

Vietnam is already a key manufacturing hub for Apple and Cook was speaking while meeting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, state media reported