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Tech wrap Sep 24: iOS 18.1 beta 5, Dyson OnTrac, Samsung Galaxy M55s, more

Apple rolled out iOS 18.1 developer beta 5 bringing more intelligence features on eligible iPhones. Dyson launched the OnTrac headphones in India. Samsung launched the Galaxy M55s smartphone

Samsung strike risks India's global manufacturing ambition, warns GTRI

The GTRI cautioned that if the Tamil Nadu government does not act swiftly, the current situation could mirror the closure of Nokia's Sriperumbudur plant a decade ago

Samsung Galaxy M55s, powered by Qualcomm SD 7 Gen1, launched: Price, offers

Priced from Rs 19,999, the Galaxy M55s 5G smartphone will be available from September 26 on Samsung's official website, e-commerce platform Amazon, and select retail outlets

Competition heats up: Samsung goes to war, cuts prices to dare Apple turf

South Korean mobile giant drops price of flagship S24 range by 15-35% to duel iPhone 16

Samsung's Sriperumbudur strike may impact India's manufacturing: GTRI

Besides, foreign investors are closely watching the situation at Samsung, and concerns over prolonged labour unrest may lead them to reconsider their plans in India

Tech wrap Sep 23: Siri for iPhones, Samsung S24 FE, Sony BRAVIA Theatre U

Apple to release advanced Siri features with iOS 18.3. Sony launches Bravia Theatre U. GoPro's HERO camera goes on sale. CERT-In issues security advisory for iPhone, iPad, Mac users

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE might launch alongside Galaxy Tab S10 series: Details

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon chipset or a Exynos 2400 chip, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage

Samsung invests $1.8 bn more in Vietnam for OLED manufacturing plant

Vietnam has over the last decade emerged as one of the most attractive production hubs for electronics companies

TSMC, Samsung discuss building new semiconductor factories in UAE

Executives from TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, have visited the UAE recently to discuss building a plant complex

Vodafone Idea awards Rs 30k-cr contracts for 4G, 5G gear supply for 3 years

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea on Sunday said it has awarded contracts worth about Rs 30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of 4G and 5G network equipment for three years. The deal is the first step towards the roll-out of the company's three-year capex (capital expenditure) plan of about USD 6.6 billion or Rs 55,000 crore announced earlier. "Vodafone Idea has concluded a mega, about USD 3.6 billion (around Rs 300 billion), deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of network equipment over a period of three years. The capex programme is directed towards expanding the 4G population coverage from 1.03 billion to 1.2 billion, launching 5G in key markets and capacity expansion in line with data growth," the company said in a statement. The supplies against these new long-term awards will start in the coming quarter. The top priority for the company is to expand the 4G coverage to 1.2 billion Indians, the statement said.

Tech wrap Sep 19: iPhone 16, Gemini Live on Android, Honor 200 Lite, more

Gemini Live available for free on Android. Honor 200 Lite launched. iPhone 16 improves repairability. HTC unveils Vive-Focus Vision VR headset. Samsung Galaxy M55s launch on Sep 23

Samsung sues Indian labour union over strike that disrupted production

Samsung workers have since Sept 9 disrupted work and protested in makeshift tent, demanding higher wages and recognition of union that contributes a third of Samsung's annual India revenue of $12 bn

Tech wrap Sep 18: Google RCS on iPhone, Samsung Galaxy F05, Amazfit T-Rex 3

Google explores encryption for RCS chats between Android, iPhone. Samsung launches Galaxy F05 smartphone. Amazfit T-Rex 3 rugged smartwatch launched. Apple holds back iPadOS 18 update on iPad Pro

Samsung planning to launch its first rollable smartphone next year: Report

The rollable smartphone is expected to feature a 12.4-inch screen and an under-display camera that conceals the front camera for selfies and video calls

Bharti Airtel to invest $1 billion in 4G gear from Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung

The contracts will address 300,000 new 4G base stations, with Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung supplying about 50 per cent, 45 per cent, and 5 per cent of the equipment, respectively, over three years

Tech wrap Sep 17: iOS 18, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series pre-reserve, more

iOS 18 brings home and lock screen customisation, Passwords app, and more. Samsung opens pre-reservations for the Galaxy Tab S10 series in India. Honor launches Pad X8a. OnePlus launches Nord Buds 3

Samsung employees' protest enters ninth day after 2 rounds of talks fail

Earlier on Monday, the protestors were detained when they entered Kanchipuram. They were later released in the late evening. A case was filed against more than 100 employees

Fewer iPhones, bigger bucks: Apple outsells Samsung in India revenue

In the first half of 2024, Apple shipped 4.8 million iPhones in India, generating $4.56 billion, while Samsung shipped 9.8 million units but earned $3.43 billion, trailing Apple by $1.13 billion

Samsung rolls out One UI 6.1.1 update to more Galaxy devices: Check list

One UI 6.1.1 extends the functionality of Android 14, bringing updated features, its latest artificial intelligence tools, and much more to Galaxy devices

Police detain nearly 104 Samsung workers, union leaders for protest march

The detention marks an escalation of a strike by workers at a Samsung home appliance plant near Chennai