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Foxconn business in India crosses $10 bn mark; invests $1.4 bn till date

iPhone contract manufacturer Foxconn's business in India has grown to over USD 10 billion till 2024, its chairman Young Liu said here. Foxconn has invested USD 1.4 billion in India till date, according to the company. "So far, till last year, we have done more than USD 10 billion in business size. We will do much more in this coming year," Liu told PTI. He was speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the company's women-only residential complex near Foxconn's plant here on Saturday. Liu, a Padma Bhushan awardee, said that during his current visit to the country he met chief ministers of several states and feels that India is on the rise. "After visiting so many states in India I felt that India is ascending. Foxconn wants to be a part of it. We will grow together with India's growth," Liu said. This is Liu's first visit to India after he was conferred Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award, on the eve of the 75th Republic Day this year. Liu started his about a w

Multiplayer game Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android

Fortnite, created by Epic, a US-based studio, and backed by China's Tencent, the world's largest game studio, launched in 2017 & its last-player-standing, "battle royale" format became an instant hit

Apple to enhance Reminders app for iPhone with iOS 18 update: Report

iOS 18 will bring significant upgrades to the Reminders app, including improved functionality through Apple Intelligence and new customisation tools for a better user experience

Coming to China's 'iPhone city': An electric car factory from Foxconn

Now Foxconn, a Taiwanese electronics giant, is planning to build a new, 700-acre campus in Zhengzhou to make electric cars

Apple extends iPhone NFC access to developers outside EU with iOS 18.1

Developers interested in utilising the NFC functionality will be required to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple

Apple plans major overhaul for iPhone lineup from 2025: What to expect

Apple's 2025 iPhone lineup will feature a new 'Air' model, aiming to strike a balance between the standard and Pro variants, with plans for a slimmer Pro model and foldable devices in the pipeline

Foxconn chairman Young Liu meets PM Modi, discusses India investment plan

The chairman of iPhone contract manufacturer Foxconn, Young Liu, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and discussed the company's investment plan in India. "Wonderful to meet Mr. Young Liu, the Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). I highlighted the wonderful opportunities India offers in futuristic sectors. We also had excellent discussions on their investment plans in India in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh," Modi said in a post on social media platform X. Liu had also visited India in July last year to attend the Semicon India conclave where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Liu was conferred Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award, on the eve of the 75th Republic Day this year. Foxconn is estimated to employ over 40,000 people in India. The company's total investment in India is estimated to be in the range of USD 9-10 billion. The company is in the process of expanding its iPhone production facility, setting up a chip

iPhones to Mac mini and AirPods: List of devices Apple could launch in 2024

Apple is anticipated to go all in during the festive season with new launches, starting with iPhones 16 series, Watch 10 series, and Watch Ultra in September

Apple adds home screen management to iPhone mirroring in new betas: Report

This new feature, which enables users to edit the iPhone home screen through iPhone Mirroring, is available in the latest betas of iOS 18, iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15, and macOS Sequoia 15.1

Apple releases iOS 18.1 developer beta 2 with AI features: Check what's new

With iOS 18.1 developer beta 2, Apple has reportedly started rolling out Apple Intelligence features in the European Union region

Apple exceeds PLI scheme target, ships 85% iPhones by production value

Firm commits export target of $9 billion for FY25

Apple to release next-generation iPhone SE with AI features in 2025: Report

Besides the Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features, the next-generation iPhone SE could feature a new design and a better display

Apple changes app store policy in EU after commission probe: Details here

Apple said developers will now be able to communicate and promote offers that are available anywhere, not just on their own website, from within their app

iOS 18 public beta 3: Apple adds distraction control in Safari, enhances UI

Distraction control feature in Safari allows users to block unwanted content from a web page such as pop ups, overlays, and even temporarily hide ads

Apple releases iOS 18 developer beta 5: What's new, eligible iPhones, more

iOS 18 developer beta 5 bring a new "Distraction Control" feature in Safari browser that allows users to hide things like cookie preference pop-ups on a web page

CERT-In issues advisory related to vulnerabilities in these Apple platforms

The vulnerabilities pose the danger of data breaching, disruption of services, spoofing attacks and more. The nodal agency has given the vulnerabilities a severity rating of "High"

iPhone 16 series may launch without Apple Intelligence in September: Report

Reportedly, the next generation iPhone models will not get Apple Intelligence at launch, but will get the initial set of features with iOS 18.1 update in October

Apple iPhone export surge catapults electronics to podium position

Only engineering goods and petroleum products rank higher. In the same quarter of 2023-24 (FY24), electronics held the fourth spot

Apple Intelligence: Apple Music to feature AI-generated playlist artworks

With iOS 18, Apple would likely add a new "Create Image" button on the editing page of a Playlist in Apple Music that would lead to the new AI-powered Image Playground app

Apple releases iOS 18 developer beta 4: What's new, how to install and more

Apple has not put up any AI-powered tools and features for testing on iOS 18 developer beta. However, the subsequent release targeted at developers is expected to pack initial set of features