Page 4 - Latest Updates on Apple iPhone
Apple releases iOS 18 public beta: What is new, eligible iPhones, and more
iOS 18 public beta offers early preview of upcoming apps, features, and technologies. However, it is not a general release and could have bugs and inconsistencies in the system
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Apple to open its tap-and-go payment tech to mobile wallet providers in EU
Apple will now allow developers to access its near field communication (NFC) technology to pre-build payment apps for rival mobile wallet providers
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Equalising the playing field
Tax benefits for maternity benefit payouts could realistically incentivise companies to hire more women
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Padma Bhushan awardee Foxconn Chairman Young Liu to visit India this year
In the past year, Taiwan company has invested heavily to expand its presence in India, particularly in south
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iPhone 16 series: Apple to use A18 chips, but of different configurations
Reportedly, Apple could use A18 chip with more GPU cores on the iPhone 16 Pro models to differentiate them from the baseline models
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Tech wrap Jul 2: Apple iOS 18, Meta's new AI label, ASUS Vivobook S15, more
Apple details India-focused features set to be introduced in iPhones with iOS 18. Meta renews AI label for manipulated content on Instagram and Facebook. Asus commences Vivobook S15 pre-booking
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Apple exceeds India's PLI scheme targets, lags in value addition
Of the six scheme parameters, Apple vendors outperform on five
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Apple AirPods with IR camera sensor set for mass production in 2026: Report
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in his post on Medium said that the IR camera sensor on AirPods will enable air gesture control and spatial experience, when paired with Vision Pro headset
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BJP's women's wing calls for probe into Foxconn India hiring practices
Foxconn hiring agents and HR sources cited family duties, pregnancy and higher absenteeism as reasons why Foxconn did not hire married women at the plant
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Apple expands support for third-party iPhone repairs in these countries
Starting later this year, Apple will allow compatibility with third-party iPhone batteries and display with some features that were limited to original Apple parts
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Apple's cheaper Vision Pro-like headset may require iPhone to work: Report
To reduce the cost, Apple could cut down on internal components that make Vision Pro a standalone product. The company also plans on reducing the internal display specifications
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Apple working on affordable version of Vision Pro headset for 2025: Report
The more affordable mixed-reality headset by Apple would likely feature the same high-resolution display as the Vision Pro but would be priced close to high-end iPhone model
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iOS 18 dev beta introduces Live Voicemail with text transcription in India
Announced with iOS 17, Live Voicemail has been available only in select regions. With iOS 18, however, the feature may expand to more countries, including India
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Japan's new law forces Google and Apple to allow sale of third-party apps
The new law prohibits Apple and Google from restricting third-party companies from selling and operating apps on their platforms beyond their own app stores
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Apple releases iOS18 developer beta: How to install, eligible iPhones, more
Apple has released iOS 18 developer beta for eligible iPhone models that can be downloaded and installed right away to experience latest features if you are registered in the Apple Developer program
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Apple WWDC 2024 highlights: AI, platforms update, revamped Siri announced
Apple WWDC 2024 event highlights: Apple has unveiled new features coming with its next-generation platforms update, but most importantly announced Apple Intelligence for iPhones, iPads, and Macs
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WWDC 2024: Roundup of everything anticipated from Apple's event on June 10
AI in partnership with OpenAI, platforms update, and new apps are expected from Apple at WWDC 2024, although announcements related to hardware unlikely
Leica Lux for iOS brings Xiaomi's premium imaging features to Apple iPhones
Leica Lux app is free to download through Apple App Store, but there are in-app purchases available to enable access to premium features. Lux Pro subscription plan is priced at Rs 6,900 annually
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Apple's foldable iPhone delayed further to 2027 due to display crease issue
Reportedly, Apple could release a large foldable screen iPad or MacBook to make an entry into the foldable category, before bringing in a foldable iPhone model
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Nothing Phone 3 could bring Apple's iPhone-like customisable action button
In addition to volume and power button, Nothing Phone 3 would feature another button customisable for actions with support for quick access to OpenAI's ChatGPT voice assistant
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