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Apple M3 chip-powered MacBook Pro, iMac now available for purchase in India

The M3 chips-powered MacBook Pro starts at Rs 169,900, while the 24-inch iMac starts at Rs 134,900

Apple plans to update entire iPad lineup throughout next year: Report

11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro will likely feature M3 chip under the hood while the next-gen iPad Air and iPad mini will be powered by M2 chip and A16 Bionic chip, respectively

Apple imports not a threat to industry in J-K: Horticulture department

Import of apples from the US and other countries are not a threat to the industry in Jammu and Kashmir and it cannot be stopped, a senior official of the horticulture department said on Sunday. The official admitted downfall in the apple production in the Union territory this season and attributed it to the erratic weather, requesting growers to attend awareness camps and follow the weather advisories of the department. We have an agreement with them (apple producing countries)... If we want our produce to reach global markets, we should focus on improving the quality of our produce so that it can compete in the national and international markets, Director, Horticulture, Kashmir, Ghulam Rasool Mir told PTI. Compared to 2022, this year the production has recorded a shortfall and the main reason for this is erratic weather. First, decrease in the temperatures hit pollination followed by intermittent hailstorm and sudden rise in the temperature with less rainfall, he said. Mir said th

Tim Cook confirms that Apple is working on generative-AI based features

Apple CEO said that they are working on product advancements with gen-AI at the heart of them

India an extraordinary market, lot of headroom for growth: Apple's Tim Cook

Cook said that Apple's iPhone revenue was ahead of the company's expectations, and the two stores it opened in the country are doing better than anticipated

ESPN could be valued at $24 billion, likely buyers Apple and Verizon

Disney begins appraisal process for Hulu stake Walt Disney said it plans to buy Comcast's one-third of the Hulu streaming service, kicking off an appraisal process that will extend into next year

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Apple Watch Series 10 to feature BP monitor, sleep apnea detection features

Apple is reportedly also working on non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology, which is unlikely to debut with the Watch Series 10 in 2024

Centre asks Apple for proof of 'state-sponsored attack' amid hacking row

Apple threat notification: This comes after the Centre said that the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has initiated an investigation into the incident

Notice sent to Apple, CERT-In has started probe: IT Secy on hacking issue

CERT-In has started its probe in the Apple threat notification issue raised by opposition MPs, and a notice has been sent to the company, IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday. He hoped that Apple would cooperate with the investigation by CERT-In on the issue. "CERT-In has started its probe... they (Apple) will cooperate in this probe," Krishnan told reporters on the sidelines of an event related to the Meity-NSF research collaboration. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur. Asked if a notice has been sent to Apple, the IT Secretary answered in the affirmative. Several opposition leaders on Tuesday claimed they have received an alert from Apple warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and alleged hacking by the government, a charge IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rejected but assured a thorough probe. Those who received such

Apple to assemble iPhone 17 in India in a pivot away from China: Report

About a quarter of iPhone assembly would happen in India from 2024, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in his blog on Medium

Apple alert issue: Raghav says probe necessary to find out who is spying

AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Wednesday said an investigation was necessary into the issue of several opposition leaders receiving an alert from Apple warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones. Addressing a press conference here, he said, "We will consult with lawyers about the legal options we have. An investigation into the entire matter is necessary to find out who is spying on us." It is quite interesting that some people are saying that major international forces could be involved and might want to extract vital information from leaders of the opposition bloc INDIA, he said. "I have a question in my mind, who would be interested in knowing this - who they are talking to, whom they are giving tickets, what strategies they are making for the elections, what strategies they are making for going to court? The question is who would be interested in this? Will some international power be interested, or will it be of interest to the BJP? Thi

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Sep quarter, Apple hits record

Smart devices maker Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market in the country for the fourth consecutive quarter in July-September with a 17.2 per cent market share, market research firm Counterpoint said on Wednesday. Shipments of iPhone maker Apple crossed 2.5 million units in the reported quarter thereby registering an all-time high in a quarter, according to the Counterpoint's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker report. "Samsung maintained its leading position for the fourth consecutive quarter with a 17.2 per cent share driven by the success of its A and M series. "Aggressive push in offline through better incentives and price parity across channels, focus on the fastest growing premium segment and innovation through the latest ultra-premium offerings are some of the strategies helping Samsung keep ahead of the competition," Counterpoint Research, research analyst, Shubham Singh said. Samsung was closely followed by Xiaomi, with its 16.6 per cent market share driven by stron

Apple may introduce 'capture button' with iPhone 16 series: Details here

The capture button would be available across iPhone 16 models, which are likely to also get the Action button that is currently limited to only the Pro models in the iPhone 15 series

Watch | Apple warns Opposition MPs about ‘state-sponsored’ attacks on their iPhones

Several Indian Opposition leaders and two journalists have been allegedly alerted by Apple about potential state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting their iPhones. Watch the video to know what the Apple

Qualcomm unveils new PC chip in bid to challenge to Apple, Intel dominance

The new Snapdragon X features 12 high-performance cores capable of crunching data at 3.8 gigahertz, Qualcomm said at a company event Tuesday in Hawaii

Wistron deal: Tata gets global reach, Apple gets to hedge geopolitical bets

The government's target of hitting $52-$58 billion in mobile phone exports in FY26 has been faltering; an Indian corporate group with financial muscle will help

Govt orders probe after Oppn receives hacking attempt warnings from Apple

The government has ordered an investigation after Opposition MPs claimed that they received warnings of attempts being made by state-sponsored attackers to steal information from their iPhones. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government takes its role of protecting the privacy and security of all citizens very seriously and "will investigate to get to the bottom of these notifications". "In light of such information and widespread speculation, we have also asked Apple to join the investigation with real, accurate information on the alleged state-sponsored attacks," the minister said in his post. In a briefing in Bhopal, Vaishnaw took on the Opposition, saying compulsive critics were indulging in "distraction politics", as they could not tolerate the country's progress under the PM's leadership.

Threat alert not attributed to specific state sponsored attacker: Apple

The tech giant further said that they are unable to provide information about what causes them to issue threat notifications

Govt indulging in distraction politics on Adani issue: Rahul on Apple alert

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that people in his office, several party and other opposition leaders have been sent a warning by Apple of state-sponsored attackers targeting their phone, and alleged that as soon as the Adani issue is touched, probe agencies and snooping are deployed. He also alleged that the government was indulging in "distraction politics" on the Adani issue. During a press conference, Gandhi showed a copy of the warning e-mail received by several opposition leaders from Apple phone manufacturer about "state-sponsored attackers trying to compromise" their phone. He said party leaders such as K C Venugopal, Pawan Khera, Supriya Shrinate and several other opposition leaders have got the Apple warning. "We are not scared. You can do as much (phone) tapping as you want, I don't care. If you want to take my phone, I will give it to you..," he said. "The hierarchy in the country is No. 1 Adani, no. 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and no. 3 Amit Shah,"