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Apple Slashes iPhone Prices In India Post Import Duty Cut, Pro Models Get Biggest Price Drop

Days after the government announced its decision to reduce import duties on foreign-made smartphones from 20 per cent to 15 per cent, Apple on Friday  implemented price cuts across its iPhone lineup in India. The price cuts vary by iPhone model, with the locally manufactured iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 seeing modest decreases of around Rs 300 ($3.6). However, more substantial price cuts have been implemented to other iPhone models, with the iPhone SE price dropping by Rs 2,300 ($27.5). iPhone Pro Models Getting Biggest Price Cut In India The super premium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max are getting the largest price cuts of up to Rs 6,000 ($72). Also read: In A Big Move, Apple May Start iPad Production In Tamil Nadu With Foxconn This marks a sig...
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Apple launches ‘Apple Watch For Your Kids’ in India, here’s what it is and how it works – Times of India

Apple has launched its ‘Apple Watch For Your Kids’ feature in India, allowing parents to set up an Apple Watch for their children even if the child doesn't have their own iPhone. The feature is available on Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 and later cellular models.Kids get to use all the features of Apple WatchWith Apple Watch For Your Kids, children can make calls, send messages, track their activity, use apps like Maps and Siri, and access health and safety features like Emergency SOS - all without needing their own iPhone.With Apple Watch For Your Kids, the watch will support 14 hours of use per day.Parents need to set up their children’s Apple WatchThe child's Apple Watch is set up through the parent's iPhone, with the parent having approval over contacts and downloaded apps...
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‘Mercenary spyware’ targets KC Venugopal’s iPhone amid Pegasus attack allegations by others

New Delhi: Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal said Saturday that his iPhone was at the receiving end of a “targeted mercenary spyware attack”. His claim came three days after Iltija Mufti, the daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, and Pushparaj Deshpande, the founder of Samruddha Bharat Foundation, a socio-political platform, alleged that they had been targeted by Pegasus spyware.Venugopal, who is a close aide of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, made the allegation based on an alert from Apple. In 2021, a global collaborative investigation had revealed that Gandhi, among other top Opposition leaders, could have been the victim of a Pegasus spyware attack. Venugopal, who won the Lok Sabha election from Kerala’s Alappuzha const...
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‘Thank you PM Modi …’ : Congress’s KC Venugopal takes dig at Centre after getting Apple alert about ‘malicious spyware’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress MP KC Venugopal on Saturday accused the Centre of using "malicious spyware" to try and hack his phone, and said he was made aware of the attempt after receiving an intimation from Apple.Apple had sent a similar alert to Venugopal on October 30, 2023.A screenshot of the Apple alert that the Congress leader shared on the social media platform read: "This is not a repeat notice -- this is to inform you that we detected another attack against your device."Strongly condemning the PM Modi-led government's alleged attempts to hack his phone using state-sponsored spyware, Venugopal said, "Thank you PM Modi ji for sending your favorite malicious spyware on my phone also! Apple has been kind enough to intimate me about this special present of yours!"Venugopal accused the Modi ...
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Apple Warns iPhone Users In India, 98 Other Countries Of Pegasus-Like Cyberattacks

Apple has alerted iPhone users in India and 98 other countries about the heightened risk of mercenary spyware attacks. This move follows previous warnings issued by the Cupertino tech giant regarding state-sponsored cyber threats. The notifications, updated in April this year, mark a significant shift in Apple's approach to cybersecurity alerts, moving away from solely identifying state-sponsored activities to encompassing broader threats from mercenary spyware. What Did Apple's Message Say? The notification from Apple read, "Mercenary spyware attacks, such as those using Pegasus from the NSO Group, are exceptionally rare and vastly more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity or consumer malware." The attacks could "cost millions of dollars an...
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Apple Mulling To Start iPad Production In India

Apple is mulling to restart its efforts to produce iPads in India, says a report by Money Control, citing anonymous sources familiar with the company's plans. This renewed interest is reportedly driven by the Indian government's initiatives to draw more manufacturing supply chains to the country. The Cupertino-based tech giant might soon begin searching for a new manufacturing partner in India. Notably, Apple's previous attempt to partner with Chinese firm BYD for iPad production in India was unsuccessful, in the wake of the government-imposed restrictions stemming from geopolitical issues. “BYD was almost ready to set up the factory for iPad in India, but clearance was a problem, and the situation has changed significantly now. We are now trying to help...
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Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: टेक दुनिया में इस हफ्ते के बड़ी सुर्खियां | News Of The Week | Gadgets 360 Hindi

Apple ने बीटा टेस्टर्स और डेवलपर्स के लिए दो नए फीचर्स पेश किए हैं जो अंततः इस साल के अंत में iOS 18 में आएंगे - iPhone मिररिंग और RCS सपोर्ट। इस बीच, मेटा एआई ने भारत में कंपनी के सभी ऐप्स के उपयोगकर्ताओं के लिए रोल आउट करना शुरू कर दिया है। लेनोवो लीजन गो को भारत में कंपनी के पहले हैंडहेल्ड गेमिंग कंसोल के रूप में भी लॉन्च किया गया था जो विंडोज 11 पर चलता है। आखिरकार, वनप्लस ने चीन में वनप्लस ऐस 3 प्रो नामक एक नए हैंडसेट के साथ नया वनप्लस पैड प्रो लॉन्च किया।   Source link ...
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The Hindu Morning Digest: June 27, 2024

Delhi CM and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal being brought out of the courtroom at Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ANI U.S. issues rare criticism of India in religious freedom reportThe United States offered rare criticism of close partner India in a report published Wednesday on religious freedom, while also voicing alarm over rising bigotry worldwide against both Jews and Muslims. Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled the annual report and said that the United States was also facing its own sharp increase of both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in connection to the Gaza war.Delhi Excise policy case: CBI arrests Arvind Kejriwal, gets three-day custodyThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) formally arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal...
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Apple Rejects AI Partnership Deal With Meta Over Privacy Concerns: Report

Days after a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report said that potential discussions between Apple and Meta are going on regarding the integration of Meta’s AI models, a new report by news agency Bloomberg has said that Apple has no plans for such a collaboration with the Facebook parent, over privacy concerns. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple had brief discussions with Meta in March about a possible partnership. During this period, Apple was engaging with several companies to explore the integration of their AI models with Apple devices. "Discussions about a potential partnership did not reach a formal stage and Apple was not actively planning on integrating Llama into iPhones, because it does not consider Instagram owner Meta's privacy practices st...
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Video | Gadgets360 With Technical Guruji: Apple AI अनाउंसमेंट, iOS 18 और Xiaomi 14 Civi

Gadgets360 With Technical Guruji: पिछले हफ़्ते तकनीक की दुनिया में बहुत कुछ हुआ। Apple ने Apple Park में अपना वार्षिक WWDC इवेंट आयोजित किया, जहाँ उसने आखिरकार अपने डिवाइस में आने वाले AI फ़ीचर से पर्दा उठा दिया। कंपनी ने Apple Intelligence का अनावरण किया, जो कि अपने डिवाइस के साथ एकीकृत एक व्यक्तिगत AI सिस्टम है जो उपयोगकर्ताओं को दैनिक कार्यों में सहायता करता है। कंपनी ने यह भी घोषणा की कि उसने अपने डिवाइस में ChatGPT को एकीकृत करने के लिए OpenAI के साथ साझेदारी की है। इसके अतिरिक्त, Apple ने iOS 18 में आने वाले सभी नए फ़ीचर भी प्रदर्शित किए। Apple के iPhone ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम का नवीनतम संस्करण उपयोगकर्ताओं के लिए कई नए अनुकूलन विकल्प लेकर आया है। इस हफ़्ते भारत में Xiaomi 14 Civi का भी लॉन्च हुआ। फ़ोन Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 चिपसेट द्वारा संचालित है और इसमें Leica-ब...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook on calling its AI system, Apple Intelligence: It was sort of calling it what …. – Times of India

Apple unveiled its new artificial intelligence (AI) system, but with a twist. Instead of the industry-standard term, Apple has opted to call it “Apple Intelligence.” Company CEO Tim Cook has downplayed any hidden meaning behind the name choice, saying that the company is calling it what it is.“It seemed sort of a logical conclusion after looking at so many names.At least for me, I can tell you it wasn’t a riff off of artificial intelligence. It was sort of calling it what it is. I’m sure a lot will be said about it, but it’s probably not as it appears,” Cook said in an interview with The Washington Post, when asked why the company chose Apple Intelligence over the conventional term.Apple unveiled its AI system, Apple Intelligence, integrating machine learning models designed for everyda...
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‘Apple Has No Clue What’s Actually Going On’: Elon Musk Cries Foul, Threatens To Ban Apple

Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday and announced plans to ban the use of Apple devices at his companies if the Cupertino giant incorporates OpenAI technology into its operating system. Musk, known for his roles as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, as well as owner of X, criticised the potential security risks of integrating OpenAI at the OS level. "If Apple integrates OpenAI at the OS level, then Apple devices will be banned at my companies. That is an unacceptable security violation," Musk stated in his tweet. He further elaborated that visitors to his companies would be required to surrender their Apple devices, which would then be stored in a Faraday cage to prevent any potential data breaches. And visitors will have to check their Apple d...
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Here’s The Full List Of iPhone Models That Will Support iOS 18

A reliable tipster on X, formerly Twitter, known for accurately sharing iOS build numbers, posted ahead of Apple WWDC 2024 conference that iOS 18 will support the same iPhone models as iOS 17. The Cupertino-based tech giant is likely to unveil the much-anticipated iOS 18 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, June 10. The update is expected to be introduced to all compatible iPhones in September, with the launch of the purported iPhone 16 series. Notably, iOS 18 will introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven transformation of the iPhone operating system, called "Apple Intelligence." However, some of these advanced features may not be available on older iPhone models, the tipster noted. According to the same source, as spotted by ...
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Apple WWDC 2024 LIVE UPDATES: iOS 18, iPadOS 18 On The Horizon

Apple WWDC 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 is set to commence tonight, on June 10, and will run through June 14. While Apple has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the event, speculation has been rife about what might be unveiled. According to industry insiders, the tech giant is likely to showcase several new software developments, including iOS 18, watchOS 11, and VisionOS 2.  Apple WWDC 2024: AI On iOS 18 In its bid to keep pace with competitors in the AI sector, Apple is rumoured to be making significant strides. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has indicated that iOS 18 will be a "relatively groundbreaking" update featuring "major new features and designs," with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. Among the anticipated features are ad...
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Apple WWDC 2024: Here’s How & When You Can Watch The Expected Launch Of iOS 18

Apple WWDC 2024: The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 is just a day away now. The event is scheduled to kickstart tomorrow in California and it will go on till June 14. There are two ways to attend the programme, one is in-person at Apple Park, and the second is in the digital format. We can watch the whole event live as it happens while sitting at our home. Numerous things are expected to be unveiled in these five days. Speculations regarding them have been making waves among the tech enthusiasts.  ALSO READ | Apple WWDC 2024: What To Expect From iOS 18? From Siri Getting Smarter To Eye-Tracking Feature Apple WWDC 2024: Where Can I Watch Apple intends to stream the WWDC live on its website and YouTube channel. If you miss the live event...
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Apple Fans Waiting For Foldable iPhone Will Have To Wait, Launch Delayed Until 2027: Report

Apple's Foldable Phone made headlines earlier this year regarding the expected launch, however, according to the latest reports, the iPhone maker is expected to postpone the launch of the foldable phone significantly. According to the market research firm, TrendForce, Apple has postponed the launch of the foldable phone until 2027. This might come as a shocker for many especially with so many rumours floating around the device and Apple's alleged plan to join the foldable phone lineup.  As per the reactions on several social media platforms regarding the same, it seems like both tech enthusiasts as well as Apple fans are not very happy with this news as they were eagerly waiting for the release of a foldable iPhone which they could flaunt. According to a...
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Netflix May Stop Working On Older Apple TV Sets: Here’s Why

Netflix has announced its decision to discontinue support for certain older generations of Apple TVs. As reported by Apple Insider, stating that the company has begun notifying its customers via email. The move, according to Netflix, aims to uphold the quality of the Netflix viewing experience. As per the Netflix Support page, as of July 31, 2024, the streaming service will no longer be accessible on Apple TV (2nd generation) and Apple TV (3rd generation). These models have been deemed "obsolete" by Apple, which has consequently ceased servicing the hardware, seven years after its discontinuation from the market.  ALSO READ: Kapil Sharma Says His Netflix Show Streams In 192 Countries. Let's Find Out Which Nations Can’t Watch 'Great Indian Kapil Show' Sup...
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iPhone 16 Pro Might Hit The Market With The Thinnest Bezels Ever: Report

We are slowly nearing the expected launch of the iPhone 16 series. The upcoming series is likely to bring several major upgrades including the Pro model boasting the slimmest bezels ever seen on a smartphone. As per Ice Universe, the Pro models are likely to come with the slimmest bezels ever by beating the record of iPhone 15 Pro and devices from competitors like Samsung. The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are also expected to see an increase in size. In fact, the Pro model is expected to go from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, and the Pro Max model might be the biggest iPhone, measuring 6.9 inches, which is an increase from 6.7 inches. Apple is on its way to achieving this due to the possible adoption of Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology. This ...
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