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Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. The company is known for its premium range consumer electronic products, software, and online services. It was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Wozniak and the first computer, a hand-built Apple I, was produced. Presently, the company designs, manufactures, and markets products like laptops (Macbook), tablets (iPad), earphones (AirPods), smartwatches (Watch Series), and smartphones (iPhone), among others. It also develops its own operating system, called iOS, MacOS, as well as iPadOS, and custom processors like A-series Bionic chips used in phones.

26 Jul 2024

iPhone 15 Pro

Apple makes all iPhones cheaper in India

Apple has announced a 3-4% price cut across its entire iPhone range, marking the first time the tech giant has reduced prices of its Pro models.

26 Jul 2024

China

Apple ousted from top 5 in world's largest smartphone market

Apple has fallen out of the top five smartphone brands in China, as reported by Canalys.

26 Jul 2024

Apple Watch

Apple's next big thing: Fabric that illuminates to show info

Apple is reportedly planning to develop fabric displays for future devices, including the HomePod, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch bands.

26 Jul 2024

Foxconn

Apple's supply chain shuffle: Foxconn plans iPad production in India

Foxconn, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer, is reportedly planning a significant expansion of its operations in India.

25 Jul 2024

Google Maps

Apple Maps now works on the web: Take on Google? 

Apple has launched a web version of Apple Maps, marking a significant expansion of the navigation service.

25 Jul 2024

Meta

Wall Street rout: $1T erased in worst day since 2022

Wall Street experienced its worst trading day in 19 months on Wednesday, with significant drops in major indexes.

25 Jul 2024

Technology

Ultra-thin design, single camera: Rumor details 'iPhone 17 Slim'  variant

Apple's next-generation iPhone 17 series will feature an ultra-thin model, according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

24 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

X has a handgun emoji, and no one knows why

Elon Musk-owned social network, X, has replaced the water pistol emoji introduced in 2018, with a regular handgun.

24 Jul 2024

iPhone

Apple's first foldable iPhone coming in 2026 with clamshell design

Apple is reportedly developing its first foldable iPhone, expected to hit the market by 2026, as per a report from The Information.

23 Jul 2024

Google

Google reverses decision to disable third-party cookies in Chrome

Google has reversed its decision to disable third-party cookie tracking in its Chrome browser.

22 Jul 2024

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ reduces Hollywood spending due to limited success

Apple TV+ is reportedly cutting back on its Hollywood expenditure after seeing limited return on its $20 billion investment in original programming, according to Bloomberg.

22 Jul 2024

Technology

UK watchdog accuses Apple of downplaying child-abuse material cases

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in the UK has accused tech giant Apple of significantly underreporting incidents involving Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on its platforms.

22 Jul 2024

Apple Vision Pro

Meta seeks patent for feature similar to Apple's Vision Pro

Meta has filed a patent that seems to emulate the 'EyeSight' feature of the Apple Vision Pro headset, according to PatentlyApple.

21 Jul 2024

iOS 18

How to access apps without unlocking your iPhone?

iOS 18 is set to revolutionize the user experience by introducing a range of new features.

18 Jul 2024

Meta

Meta won't release advanced AI model in Europe: Know why

Meta has decided to withhold its forthcoming multimodal AI model from the European Union (EU) market due to regulatory uncertainties.

18 Jul 2024

YouTube

Apple refutes claims of using YouTube videos for AI training

Apple has officially denied using its open-source OpenELM model to power any artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning features, including Apple Intelligence.

17 Jul 2024

iOS

Users will enjoy safer Wi-Fi if Apple implements this change

Apple has submitted a patent application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for a novel system designed to rank public Wi-Fi networks.

17 Jul 2024

NVIDIA

Is your YouTube content powering AI? Apple, NVIDIA's practices exposed 

Several leading technology companies, including Apple, NVIDIA, and Anthropic, have reportedly utilized transcripts from over 170,000 YouTube videos to train their artificial intelligence (AI) models without obtaining permission from the content creators.

16 Jul 2024

iPhone

AI app Magibook aims to simplify classic literature

Magibook, a new artificial intelligence app, was launched on July 1 for iPhone and iPad users.

16 Jul 2024

Samsung

Samsung's witty response to Apple's first Malaysian store goes viral 

Samsung, Apple's main competitor, responded humorously to the opening of Apple's first store in Malaysia last month.

16 Jul 2024

iOS 18

iOS 18 public beta now available: How to download, install

Apple has released the public beta versions of iOS 18, allowing regular users to test the upcoming software update before its official release.

16 Jul 2024

iOS 18

Apple's new feature will help you recover lost photos

Apple's forthcoming major updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS will incorporate a new "Recovered" album in the Photos app.

14 Jul 2024

Europe

EU users can now run classic software, games on iOS

Apple has given the green light to UTM SE, the first-ever app that emulates a computer to run classic software and games on iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.

12 Jul 2024

App Store

Centre is accusing Apple of misusing dominant app market position

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has accused Apple of exploiting its dominant position in the app market, according to a confidential report viewed by Reuters.

11 Jul 2024

iPhone

Apple grants NFC access to developers, dodges EU fine

Apple has agreed to grant developers access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, after four years of back and forth in the European Union (EU).

11 Jul 2024

iOS 17

Improve haptic feedback on your iPhone with this quick fix

Apple's Haptic Touch technology, a feature that provides users with vibration feedback when pressing down on their iPhone screen, has become a crucial part of the iOS experience.

11 Jul 2024

Google

How to seamlessly transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud

Google has joined forces with Apple to launch a tool, that simplifies the process of transferring pictures from Google Photos to iCloud.

Blog stealing writers' identity, pushing AI-generated content under their name

The previously popular Apple blog, The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW), was recently revived under new ownership by Web Orange Limited.

11 Jul 2024

iPhone

Protect yourself now! Apple warns of spyware in 98 countries

Apple has issued new threat notifications to iPhone users in 98 countries, alerting them about potential spyware attacks.

10 Jul 2024

Europe

Going solo? OpenAI shuts down observer program following Microsoft's exit

Microsoft has officially relinquished its observer seat on the board of OpenAI, effective immediately.

10 Jul 2024

JioMart

Jio just killed Apple's AirTag with its ₹1,500 bluetooth tracker

Reliance Jio has introduced its latest smart tracker, the JioTag Air.

10 Jul 2024

iOS 18

Goodbye third-party apps! iOS 18 to offer built-in call recording

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 is set to introduce a significant call-related feature: the ability to record calls directly from the Phone app and generate transcripts.

09 Jul 2024

iPhone 15 Pro

Apple iPhone 16 Pro leak reveals major camera upgrade

The forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to showcase significant design and camera improvements, including the debut of tetraprism lenses for enhanced 5x zoom capability, per analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

09 Jul 2024

iOS 18

Your iPhone wallpaper gets dynamic! iOS 18 introduces color-shifting option

The third developer beta of iOS 18 has introduced a "dynamic" version of the default wallpaper that changes colors over time, as reported by 9to5Mac.

08 Jul 2024

eBay

Meet Chris Espinosa: Apple's longest-serving employee who joined at 14

Chris Espinosa, who joined Apple at the young age of 14, has become the company's longest-serving employee.

08 Jul 2024

iOS 18

Your iPhone can help you reduce motion sickness: Here's how

Apple's latest operating system, iOS 18, has introduced a new accessibility feature called Vehicle Motion Cues.

08 Jul 2024

ChatGPT

iOS 18.4 to bring Apple Intelligence, enhanced Siri in 2025

Apple is set to enhance Siri's capabilities with its advanced AI system, Apple Intelligence, in the spring of 2025.

08 Jul 2024

Apple Watch

Apple Watch Series 10 to sport thinner design, bigger screen

Apple's upcoming Watch Series 10 is speculated to feature an ultra-sized screen, akin to the company's 49mm outdoorsy watch, as reported by Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg.

08 Jul 2024

China

Apple considers reviving plans to manufacture iPads in India

Apple is reconsidering its plans to manufacture iPads in India, encouraged by the Indian government's efforts to attract more supply chains, according to a Moneycontrol report citing people aware of the development.

07 Jul 2024

App Store

Epic Games Store app gets conditional approval from Apple

The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has successfully passed Apple's notarization process after being rejected twice.

06 Jul 2024

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt's Formula 1 film titled 'F1'; first-look poster unveiled

Apple Original Films has officially announced the title of its highly anticipated Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt.

06 Jul 2024

App Store

Apple caves in Europe: Epic's games store gets greenlight

Apple has given the green light to Epic Games's marketplace app for iPhones and iPads in Europe.

05 Jul 2024

Apple iPad

3 new models: Leak reveals Apple's iPad plans for 2025 

Apple is planning significant upgrades for its iPad lineup, according to a new leak.

03 Jul 2024

Technology

Three million iOS, macOS apps vulnerable for 10+ years

Supply-chain attack vulnerabilities, undetected for over a decade, have left thousands of iOS and macOS apps exposed, according to EVA Information Security researchers.

Did Figma's AI assistant steal from Apple? Tool gets pulled

Figma, a design software firm, has retracted its new tool, Make Designs, due to allegations that it generates designs remarkably similar to Apple's iOS weather app.

Leak suggests all iPhone 16 variants will house A18 chip

As anticipation builds for the launch of the iPhone 16 series, recent leaks hint at a significant shift in Apple's approach.

03 Jul 2024

Microsoft

Apple to join OpenAI board as observer following AI partnership

Apple is set to secure an observer role on the board of OpenAI, a landmark move in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as reported by Bloomberg.

02 Jul 2024

NFC

Paperless future? NFC tech might eliminate paper receipts and tickets

The NFC Forum, a consortium that includes Apple, Google, Sony, and Qualcomm, is developing a "multi-purpose tap" concept to enhance transaction standards.

02 Jul 2024

iOS 18

Apple's 'desi' touch: 6 India-specific features coming to iOS 18

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 is set to enhance the iPhone experience for Indian users with a range of country-specific features.

02 Jul 2024

Foxconn

iPhone production thrives in India: Apple surpasses PLI scheme targets

Apple has surpassed its targets for the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in five out of six parameters, as per a Business Standard report.

01 Jul 2024

iPhone 15

Some Apple Intelligence features may be put behind a paywall

Apple is reportedly developing strategies to monetize certain advanced capabilities within its Apple Intelligence suite of AI features, according to Bloomberg.

01 Jul 2024

Epic Games

Epic Games seeks Fortnite's return to iOS in the EU

Epic Games has submitted its popular game Fortnite and the Epic Games Store to Apple for notarization, targeting a launch in the European Union.

01 Jul 2024

ChatGPT

Google's Gemini AI could soon be integrated into Apple products

Apple is reportedly in talks to integrate Google's Gemini AI into its devices, according to a Bloomberg report.

01 Jul 2024

LG

Apple seeks suppliers for affordable Vision Pro AR headset

Apple is on the hunt for new suppliers of OLED-on-Silicon (OLEDoS) panels, hinting at the development of a more budget-friendly headset to accompany the Vision Pro, according to Korean publication The Elec.

Apple set to incorporate AI capabilities into Vision Pro

Apple is planning to integrate its artificial intelligence suite, known as Apple Intelligence, into its Vision Pro headsets, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

01 Jul 2024

Apple AirPods

Apple is working on camera-integrated AirPods for improved spatial experiences

Apple, the tech giant valued at over $3 trillion, is planning to launch AirPods equipped with built-in infrared cameras by 2026.

28 Jun 2024

iPhone

Apple is developing removable battery for iPhone 16

Apple is working on a removable battery for its upcoming iPhone series, possibly launching the feature with the iPhone 16, according to The Information.

27 Jun 2024

iPhones

Apple's self repair diagnostic tool now available in Europe

Apple has broadened the reach of its Self Service Repair Diagnostics software to 32 European countries, following its successful launch in the US last year.

26 Jun 2024

iPhone

Why Apple's 'By the Seaside' ringtone is dividing users?

Apple's "By the Seaside" ringtone, also used as an alarm sound, has sparked controversy among iPhone users.

26 Jun 2024

Apple Watch

Leak reveals design, display specs of Apple Watch Series 10

Apple's forthcoming Watch Series 10, set to launch in September alongside the iPhone 16 series, is expected to be a special edition commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch.

26 Jun 2024

Meta

Meta tests free-form screen placement virtually for Quest headsets

Meta is currently experimenting with a new facility for its Quest headsets, allowing users to place windows freely within their virtual environment.

25 Jun 2024

Foxconn

Apple supplier Foxconn accused of discrimination against married Indian women 

Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple, is facing allegations of systematically excluding married women from employment, at its primary iPhone assembly plant in India.

25 Jun 2024

Foxconn

Apple considers replacing 50% of iPhone assembly workforce with machines

Apple is reportedly planning a significant shift in its production process, with the aim to automate up to 50% of its iPhone assembly line workforce over the next few years.