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  • iPhone 16 Goes On Sale In India From Tomorrow, Pre-Order For ‘Made In India’ Phone Surges |

    New Delhi: Apple has seen a surge in pre-orders for its ‘Make in India’ iPhone 16 in the country, as the company gears up to make its latest iPhone line-up available on September 20, trade analysts said on Thursday, adding that the new devices are set to break previous export records.

    The ongoing channel checks suggest that iPhone 16 Pro models are also witnessing a strong traction from buyers, owing to its more strategic and accessible pricing, in comparison to the 15 series.

    The new iPhones will be available at Apple retail and online stores in India — Apple BKC (Mumbai) and Apple Saket (New Delhi) – along with the company’s authorized sellers, from September 20.

    According to Counterpoint Research Director Tarun Pathak, there is a strong pre-order demand for the base iPhone 16 model compared to last year, and with attractive financing options, “the new 16 series is set to break previous records”.

    The analysts expect a healthy mix of upgrades this year for Apple in the country. The momentum is great with the government’s thrust on local manufacturing as the iPhone 16 models are being manufactured/assembled in India with simultaneous availability along with global market.

    Prabhu Ram, VP-Industry Research Group, CyberMedia Research (CMR), told IANS that Apple is benefiting from the strong tailwinds rising from the premiumisation wave in the Indian smartphone market.

    “The older generation iPhone 14 and 13 series will also gain traction in the festive season,” he added.

    Apple’s latest iPhone 16 is being produced and launched globally from the Indian factories. Driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the tech giant reached around $5 billion in iPhone exports from India in the April-August period this fiscal (FY25).

    As per industry data, this is a growth of over 50 per cent from the same period of first five months in FY24.

    The iPhone 16 Pro series benefits from more strategic and accessible pricing compared to its previous generation. This is expected to drive upgrades in the Indian market, making it more appealing to a wider range of consumers.

    Globally, iPhone 16 series first-weekend pre-order sales are estimated at about 37 million units, as per industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

    Meanwhile, Apple revenues in India are likely to grow 18 per cent (year-on-year) in 2024 and the new iPhone 16 series would help the company further solidify its presence in the country, along with boosting its exports figures.

    Apple has 6 percent share by volume and 16 percent by value in India. The double-digit growth will continue, with revenues expected to cross the $10 billion mark in 2025 in the country.

    The iPhone production in India has gone up from less than 1 per cent in 2017 to 10 per cent in 2023 and plans are to scale it up to 25 per cent of global shipments by 2025, according to global investment firm Jefferies.

  • ALERT! Indian Government Warns Apple Users Of Major Security Risk

    Notably, the security issue affects various Apple devices, including Vision Pro, Apple TV HD and 4K models, Apple Watch Series 4, and later models.

  • iPhone Users Targeted By Govt Hackers With 0-Days Vulnerabilities: Google

    The spyware used in the attack was created by Variston, a company specializing in surveillance technology.

  • iOS 17.1 set to launch on October 24: Here are some new options coming

    France’s nationwide frequency company, the Agence Nationale Des Fréquences (ANFR), has introduced the date for the upcoming iOS 17.1 replace. Apple had agreed to replace the iPhone 12 in France in response to issues raised by regulators about extreme electromagnetic radiation emissions. France had additionally briefly halted gross sales of the machine for emitting extra electromagnetic waves than allowed.

    An replace on the ANFR web site reads: “Apple has developed a software update and the ANFR has validated it since it effectively makes it possible to bring the localized SAR “member” back into compliance with the regulatory limit of 4 W/kg. This update has been released by Apple to some customers who have volunteered for a few days (“beta testers”). The company has pledged to extend this software update to all French iPhone 12 users by October 24 at the latest.”

    The French regulator added, “The ban on the advertising of the iPhone 12 will stay in drive in France till the efficient deployment of this replace to most people.”

    What are the new features coming in iOS 17.1? 

    According to a MacRumors report, the iOS 17.1 update will come with many new features including enhancements to the Music app, AirDrop and new Standby features. 

    1) Music app: 

    Users will now have the ability to favourie any song, album, playlist or artist with the star icon and the new selection will be saved to the library and help improve Apple’s recommendation.

    2) New AirDrop features: 

    AirDrop will come with a new “Out of Range” possibility that permits customers to ship and obtain recordsdata even when the 2 units usually are not in shut proximity. When the gap between the 2 units will increase, the file switch will probably be accomplished by way of Wi-Fi or mobile knowledge.

    3) Connected playing cards:

    Apple is introducing a brand new characteristic for iPhone customers within the UK that may permit them so as to add their debit and bank cards from chosen banks to the Wallet app. Users will be capable to view the most recent transactions and balances for these playing cards.

     

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    Updated: 15 Oct 2023, 11:13 AM IST

  • Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: iPhone 14 Pro Max will get a large low cost!

    Amazon is at the moment providing a hefty low cost on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, making it an attractive possibility for these seeking to buy premium smartphones throughout its upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023. This time of yr is good for purchasing such gadgets, as they arrive with important value reductions, and e-commerce web sites typically present extra value cuts by financial institution and trade offers.

    If you’ve gotten been eyeing final yr’s iPhone fashions, now may be the right time to take a look at the value minimize on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    The iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB variant, which often has a retail value of Rs. 139,900, is at the moment obtainable on Amazon at a lowered value of Rs. 127,999. This represents a big 9 p.c low cost on the product.

    Interested consumers of the iPhone 14 Pro Max even have the choice to reap the benefits of an trade deal, which might present them with a reduction of as much as Rs. 37,500 when buying and selling of their previous smartphones.

    It is essential to notice that the worth of the trade will depend upon the mannequin and situation of your previous smartphone. Therefore, earlier than making use of for this provide, please make sure that your previous smartphone is in good working order and doesn’t have any show or physique defects. Additionally, make sure you enter your space’s PIN code to verify the provision of the trade provide in your area.

    The iPhone 14 Pro Max boasts a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR always-on show, showcasing the revolutionary Dynamic Island function, additionally discovered within the newest iPhone 15 fashions. Equipped with a 48MP essential digital camera that includes a quad-pixel sensor, this machine enhances picture high quality considerably. Its cinematic mode permits for gorgeous 4K HDR video seize at 24fps.

    Powered by the A16 Bionic chipset, the iPhone 14 Pro Max ensures seamless and responsive efficiency. Additionally, it gives a formidable video playback time of as much as 29 hours.

     

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    Updated: 05 Oct 2023, 05:00 PM IST

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  • Apple Event 2023: X adjustments like button animation forward of iPhone 15 launch

    Social media large X (previously Twitter) has made the adjustments to the like button forward of Apple’s Wonderlust occasion. The Wonderlust occasion will characteristic prime gadget launches together with the iPhone 15 sequence, new Apple Watch sequence and AirPods Pro with the USB-C port.

    The like button disperses into items related, earlier than altering again to the center form, just like the animation witnessed within the teaser for Wonderlust occasion revealed by Apple.

    According to a Macrumors report, the mettalic paterns seen within the Apple teaser video might be a touch on the doable swap to the titanium on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max fashions.

    The report additional famous that Apple has been utilizing the distinctive Twitter ‘like’ animations since 2020 when it was used for the primary time for the “Time Flies” occasion in September that yr. Moreover, just like WWDC 2023, Apple has additionally used a customized Twitter hashtag with the signature emblem for the Wonderlust occasion.

    What’s anticipated from at the moment’s Apple occasion?

    The star of at the moment’s present would be the 4 new iPhones – the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Moreover, Apple is reportedly shifting to USB Type-C with the iPhone 15 sequence as a consequence of EU laws. Standard iPhone 15 fashions might have restricted charging speeds with Apple-certified cables required and solely the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will include the quicker knowledge switch velocity.

    Apple can be planning to launch updates to 2 of its watch strains this yr – the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra. Additionally, Additionally, Apple goals to introduce USB-C charging for its common AirPods and AirPods Max, with a probable timeframe for implementation by the next yr.

     

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    Updated: 12 Sep 2023, 02:56 PM IST

  • Apple more likely to launch iPhone 15 collection in the present day. How to look at the occasion stay?

    Apple’s iPhone 15 launch occasion is scheduled to be held at 10:30 pm (Indian time) from the tech large’s Cupertino-based headquarters. The occasion has been named Wonderlust and can characteristic many different launches as effectively together with Air Pods with USB C kind port and new technology Apple watches.

    According to Urban Dictionary, the time period ‘wonderlust’ means “The want to be in a continuing state of marvel.” It looks like the Tim Cook-led firm desires to maintain its customers in a continuing state of marvel with all the brand new releases deliberate for this 12 months.

    The September occasion by Apple is often reserved for main {hardware} launches of the 12 months together with the most recent iPhone lineup. Apple is ready to announce 4 new iPhones this 12 months namely- the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Apple Watch Series 9 can also be reported to be launched this 12 months whereas there isn’t any point out of an Apple Watch Ultra or Apple Watch Se this 12 months.

    3 Ways to look at the Apple Wonderlust occasion:Apple Website:

    Users can navigate to the Apple web site and navigate to the Apple occasions web page or immediately go to the occasions web page at www.apple.com/apple-events/.Apple persistently gives stay streaming of its occasions on the web site to cater to those that could not have entry to the app. Apple fanatics also can add a reminder on their calendar in an effort to not miss the iPhone 15 launch.

    YouTube stream:

    Apple may even stream the Wonderlust occasion by means of the corporate’s YouTube web page. Apple has been live-streaming all its occasions on YouTube for a number of years. Below is the hyperlink to look at it on the streaming platform.

    Apple TV:

    The main technique for watching the Wonderlust occasion is thru the Apple TV app. The tech large is predicted to additionally add the itemizing for iPhone 15 launch occasion in the present day, making it simpler for customers to live-stream the occasion.

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    Updated: 12 Sep 2023, 08:50 AM IST

  • Apple indicators long-term chip expertise settlement with Arm. Details right here

    Apple has entered into a brand new chip expertise cope with Arm which can lengthen past 2040. Apple has been utilizing Arm expertise for the manufacturing of its personal chipsets that are utilized in iPhones, iPads and Macs. 

    In the preliminary public providing (IPO) paperwork filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Arm knowledgeable, “We have entered into a brand new long-term settlement with Apple that extends past 2040, persevering with our longstanding relationship of collaboration with Apple and Apple’s entry to the Arm structure.”

    Apple was additionally amongst one of many ten cornerstone buyers who’ve expressed curiosity in shopping for round $735 million of Arm shares. Other firms embody Nvidia Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Intel Corp., MediaTek Inc, TSMC Partners Ltd., Synopsys Inc. and Cadence Design Systems Inc

    In the submitting with the US SEC, Arm additionally confirmed that it’s providing 95.5 million American depository shares for $ 47 to $51 every. According to Bloomberg News calculations, the deal will worth Arm at $54.5 billion. 

    Arm was based in 1990 as a three way partnership between Acorn Computers, Apple and VLSI Technology. The firm was listed on the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from 1998 to 2016, till being taken personal after Softbank acquired it in a $32 billion deal. 

    Apple had partnered with Arm for the discharge of its ‘Newton’ handheld laptop in 1993 however the system did not take off, Reuters reported. Arm later went on to grow to be one of many dominant gamers within the cell phone chips due to the low energy consumption which helps the smartphone batteries to last more. 

    (With inputs from Reuters, Bloomberg)

     

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    Updated: 06 Sep 2023, 07:51 AM IST

  • This is how Samsung needs to transform iPhones into its Galaxy Z Fold gadgets…

    Samsung is focusing on Apple customers with a novel replace to its Try Galaxy app, enabling iPhone customers to simulate the expertise of utilizing a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold by putting two iPhones aspect by aspect, as per a report. While it’s a advertising transfer, it underscores Samsung’s deal with foldable gadgets in competitors with Apple. 

    According to a report by CNET, the current replace for the Try Galaxy app, developed by the South Korean tech large, allows customers to copy the utilization expertise of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold by putting two iPhones subsequent to one another. It is accessible on Android telephones as nicely. However, Samsung has now prolonged the compatibility of the Try Galaxy app to incorporate iPhones.

    Reportedly, Samsung gives a QR code of their press launch for iPhone customers to scan when utilizing the app. This QR code allows the addition of a shortcut to Samsung’s Try Galaxy app on the iPhone’s house display screen. Upon launching this shortcut, a simulation of Samsung’s One UI Android software program is displayed. For customers with two iPhones out there, it’s potential to make the most of them collectively to imitate the looks of the software program as it will seem on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold.

    The report additional provides that there are a number of temporary demonstrations which are accessible to experiment with on this mode. These embrace an air hockey recreation and an animated ocean scene that includes a whale and different aquatic creatures gliding throughout the screens. While these demos could not completely emulate the actual expertise of utilizing the Galaxy Z Fold, Samsung’s intention is clear: to showcase the potential look of apps when spanning two shows, says the report.

    As per the report, the demonstration from the Korean large illustrates how apps perform in split-screen mode, providing precious insights for people considering a transition to a foldable machine. 

    Within this demo, customers are guided to launch the messages app on one iPhone and the photograph gallery app on the opposite. Subsequently, a immediate directs customers to pull and drop photographs from one iPhone into the messages app displayed on its paired machine. This simulation gives a fairly genuine depiction of the expertise of using Samsung’s multitasking capabilities, additional provides the report. 

     

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    Updated: 23 Aug 2023, 11:10 AM IST

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  • Apple iPhone SE 4 might characteristic iPhone 14-like design: Here’s what to anticipate

    The upcoming iPhone SE 4, the fourth era of the smartphone collection set to succeed the iPhone SE (2022), is rumored to characteristic a USB Type-C port, as indicated by a dependable supply. Apple’s transfer to interchange the Lightning port with USB Type-C is anticipated to be launched with the purported iPhone 15 lineup subsequent month, and this transition is more likely to prolong to forthcoming fashions as effectively. Notably, the Apple iPhone SE 4 can be predicted to combine Face ID performance and may embrace an Action button, a characteristic anticipated to premiere on the iPhone 15 Pro later this yr.

    As per info from tipster Unknownz21 (@URedditor on X), the design of the iPhone SE 4 is anticipated to bear similarities to the beforehand launched iPhone 14. This means that the speculated machine might be the primary within the SE collection to undertake Apple’s notch-based show design. However, the supply signifies that, akin to its predecessors and all different SE fashions, the fourth-generation Apple smartphone will come geared up with a single rear digicam.

    Apple had beforehand confirmed its intention to transition future iPhone fashions to make use of the USB Type-C port, transferring away from the proprietary Lightning port. The firm is slated to unveil the iPhone 15 collection, comprising the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, at an occasion scheduled for September 12. The tipster additionally asserts that the iPhone SE 4 will incorporate a USB Type-C port, marking it because the inaugural SE-series smartphone to characteristic the modern USB port.

    Earlier experiences had indicated that the iPhone SE 4 would incorporate a Touch ID sensor; nonetheless, as per Unknownz21, the purported machine will help Face ID as an alternative. The preliminary and second-generation iPhone SE fashions boasted a front-facing fingerprint sensor that doubled as a house button. Yet, it seems that Apple may go for facial recognition because the biometric authentication technique for this new telephone.

    The iPhone 15 Pro is anticipated to introduce an “Action” button, harking back to the one launched within the earlier yr on the Apple Watch Ultra. This button is anticipated to be programmable for particular duties, shortcuts, functions, and accessibility options. The supply means that the iPhone SE 4 may also undertake this Action button, doubtlessly changing the well-known mute change discovered on current iPhone fashions.

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    Updated: 15 Aug 2023, 11:10 AM IST

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