iPhones: News

11 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple produced $14B worth of iPhones in India in FY23

Apple has manufactured iPhones worth $14 billion in India during the last fiscal year, according to Bloomberg.

30 Mar 2024

Android

Soon you'll be able to play PUBG Mobile at 120fps

Krafton, the developer of the popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile, has announced plans to introduce a 120fps mode.

19 Mar 2024

Apple

Indian government issues critical warning for Apple iPhones and iPads

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has sounded alarm bells for iPhone and iPad users, citing detected vulnerabilities.

10 Mar 2024

Apple

iPhone users report battery draining issues after iOS 17.4 update

Apple's latest iOS 17.4 update introduced new features like sideloading apps from third-party app stores in the EU and enhanced Stolen Device Protection.

18 Feb 2024

Apple

China forced Apple to add RCS support to iPhones: Report

In a surprising turn of events, Apple last year revealed plans to support Rich Communication Services (RCS) on iPhones starting in the latter half of 2024.

03 Jan 2024

Apple

You can use iPhone as white noise machine: Here's how

The iPhones have a hidden feature that lets you listen to soothing white noise sounds like ocean waves or gentle rain.

16 Dec 2023

Apple

Why China is banning iPhone in government-backed firms

China's iPhone ban has reportedly been expanded to more government and state firms.

13 Nov 2023

Apple

iOS 18 could be Apple's most 'ambitious' update: Here's why

Apple is said to be planning major enhancements for its upcoming operating system, iOS 18, which is set to be revealed at next year's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).

23 Oct 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp introduces fresh interface for iPhone users: Check what's new

WhatsApp has released a new update for iOS users, with version 23.21.72, featuring a refreshed design complete with new colors and icons.

18 Sep 2023

Apple

Apple iOS 17 releases today: Check eligible iPhones, top features

Apple introduced iOS 17 in June at the WWDC 2023. After a series of beta releases, the stable version of the software is set to roll out today for eligible iPhones.

22 Oct 2022

Apple

iOS 16.1 to release on October 24: Check new features

Apple has confirmed that iOS 16.1 will officially rollout on October 24.

07 Jul 2022

iPhone

What is Apple's 'Lockdown Mode' and how does it work?

Cupertino tech giant Apple has announced a new security feature for its upcoming iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura software.

26 Jun 2022

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's pajamas, more items stolen hours after his death

Michael Jackson's estate has claimed that a blatant act of robbery took place hours after the pop legend died in 2009.

28 Jan 2021

Facebook

NewsBytes Briefing: Reddit makes Wall Street bleed billions, and more

What began as a price war between Reddit's army of trading enthusiasts and the Wall Street billionaires over the GameStop stock, saw the hedge funds lose more than $10 billion.

16 Jan 2021

Apple

iPhones being tested with vapor chamber cooling: Apple analyst

Apple has been hard at work to make iPhones run cooler. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the company has been vigorously testing vapor chamber technology to cool its smartphone range.

14 Jan 2021

Qualcomm

Qualcomm buys chip design firm founded by former Apple engineers

Not long after Apple shook the computing space with it prodigious M1 chip, Qualcomm has lapped up a chip design firm founded two years ago by former Apple engineers.

06 Jan 2021

Sony

Gather all your money for this PS5 containing 20kg gold!

Any fanatic gamer would want to have a PlayStation 5 now.

28 Dec 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi pulls an Apple, Mi 11 won't get bundled charger

Much like Apple's latest flagship iPhones, Xiaomi's Mi 11 will not come with a charger in the retail box. According to the company's CEO, Lei Jun, Xiaomi has 'canceled' the charger that comes included in the retail box in response to environmental concerns.

15 Dec 2020

iPhone

Bengaluru: iPhone manufacturing plant suffered Rs. 52cr damages, says Wistron

Violence at an iPhone manufacturing plant near Bengaluru on Saturday caused damages up to Rs. 52 crore, the facility's Taiwan-based operator Wistron Corp said on Tuesday.

14 Dec 2020

iPhone 12 Pro

These limited-run iPhones have pieces of moon, Mars and Mercury

Luxury smartphone maker Caviar has launched customized iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max models that are truly out of the world. Why? These super-expensive 'Space Odyssey' edition iPhones have pieces of the moon, Mars and Mercury in them.

14 Oct 2020

Apple

Apple's iPhone 11, Xr, SE (2020) have become remarkably cheaper

Apple has reduced the prices of its previous-generation iPhones including the iPhone SE (2020), iPhone Xr, and iPhone 11 in India by up to Rs. 14,200.

13 Oct 2020

Apple

Apple event: iPhone 12 series, HomePod Mini, and other announcements

Apple has finally announced its latest clutch of iPhones. The line-up includes the iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, and a new iPhone 12 mini.

23 Sep 2020

Apple

Apple's online store is now open in India: Details here

After a long wait, Apple has finally opened its online store in India.

20 Sep 2020

YouTube

#Bummer: iOS 14 picture-in-picture mode not working with YouTube

Apple's iOS 14 update, which just started rolling out, brings a bunch of features aimed at upgrading your iPhone experience.

17 Sep 2020

Technology

#TechBytes: How to install all-new iOS 14 on your iPhone

After months of beta testing, Apple's latest operating systems, the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, have been released to the public.

15 Sep 2020

Apple

Apple 'Time Flies' event: When, where to watch the show

In a few hours from now, Apple will be holding an event to showcase its latest product line-up.

13 Sep 2020

Apple

Apple September 15 event: What to expect

Apple has scheduled an event on September 15 where it is expected to announce a host of new products including two new Apple Watch models, refreshed iPads, and a smaller HomePod smart speaker.

13 Sep 2020

iOS

Apple allows game streaming on iPhones, but there's a catch

After a series of controversies, Apple has updated its App Store policies to allay some of the concerns of its developer partners.

25 Aug 2020

India

Now, Apple's iPhone SE 2020 is 'Made in India'

In a major development, Apple has started making iPhone SE 2020 locally in India.

23 Aug 2020

Apple

Flipkart Apple Days Sale: Discounts and top offers on iPhones

If you are planning to buy an iPhone, now might be an excellent time.

22 Aug 2020

Apple

iPhone 12: Apple using cheaper battery to offset 5G costs

In October, Apple's CEO Tim Cook will take the stage to unveil the flagship iPhone 12 series.

21 Aug 2020

Apple

#TechBytes: How to get Fortnite back on iPhone?

Apple and Epic Games' dramatic showdown, with all the lawsuits, parodies, tweets, has left Fortnite lovers in trouble.

19 Aug 2020

iPhone

Apple gears up to make iPhone 12 in India: Report

As the US-China trade war continues to escalate, Apple is stepping on the gas to shift its manufacturing out of the Xi Jinping-led country and save itself from getting caught up in the crossfire.

13 Aug 2020

Apple

iPhone 12 delayed, tipped to be launched after October 12

Apple's flagship iPhones, which are usually announced in September, are likely to go official in October this year due to the COVID-19 crisis.

26 Jul 2020

Apple

Apple Glass, iPhone 12 series, ARM-based MacBooks launch details leaked

Apple has planned two special events for September and October where it will unveil a bunch of new products, according to tipster iHactu Pro.

24 Jul 2020

Foxconn

Apple is now making iPhone 11 in India: Piyush Goyal

A few weeks ago, a report suggested that Apple's contract manufacturer Foxconn is looking to expand the production of iPhones at its Chennai plant by investing up to $1 billion.

10 Jul 2020

Apple

iOS 14 public beta now available: Here's how to download

Apple's next big operating system for iPhones, the iOS 14, is now available for early testers.

05 Jul 2020

Reddit

After TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit caught snooping on clipboard of iPhones

A few days back, we reported the case of Chinese video app TikTok snooping on the clipboard of iPhones.

26 Jun 2020

Android

#Alert: TikTok reads the content of clipboard on iPhones

Hours after iOS 14 preview went live, testers discovered its ability to alert when an app reads clipboard.

25 Jun 2020

iPhone

#TechBytes: iOS 14 hidden features you need to know about

Apple's all-new iOS 14 has come as a thought-through OS upgrade, a release packing several interesting and handy capabilities for iPhone users.

23 Jun 2020

Apple

iOS 14: List of supported iPhones, beta download details, more

Apple's iOS 14 has been unveiled and is being hailed as the biggest update for iPhones in years, all thanks to the revamped home screen and the new, user-friendly features on offer.

23 Jun 2020

Microsoft

Apple Silicon: How it will redefine Macs of the future

At WWDC 2020, Apple made plenty of announcements, focusing mainly on the software side of things.

23 Jun 2020

iPhone

iOS 14: Is this the biggest update for iPhones?

A few hours ago, Apple hosted its first-ever "virtual" WWDC keynote and unveiled the next-generation of its software products - iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, watchOS 7, and macOS Big Sur.

22 Jun 2020

Apple

WWDC 2020: 5 crucial changes needed in iOS, iPadOS

Apple's 31st Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to kick off in a completely unique, online-only format, starting today.

21 Jun 2020

Apple

Apple iPhone SE (2020) to be manufactured in India: Report

As per a report by The Information, Apple has decided to start the manufacturing of its most affordable handset, the iPhone SE (2020) in India.

08 Jun 2020

Apple

Apple patents technology to take group selfies when being socially-distant

Apple has patented software technology to let people take group selfies even when they are socially distant from each other.

03 Jun 2020

Technology

Apple to iPhone looters: You are being tracked

The riots erupting in the wake of George Floyd's brutal killing has spelled trouble for not just peaceful civilians but also some of the biggest businesses in the US.

01 May 2020

Apple

iPhones will skip Face ID authentication for people wearing masks

The outbreak of coronavirus has made face masks and protective gear 'the new normal'.

24 Apr 2020

X

Watch out! This 'text bomb' can crash your iPhone

Apple is having a hard time maintaining the security of its products.

09 Apr 2020

Apple

#TechBytes: How to make group calls using FaceTime

When the whole country is on lockdown to prevent the spread of a deadly contagion, you might need a seamless way to stay in touch with friends, family.

08 Apr 2020

Facebook

Facebook brings a dedicated chat app for couples: Details here

After launching dating services and taking on the likes of Tinder and Hinge, Facebook has announced Tuned, a dedicated app for couples.

07 Apr 2020

Apple

Apple iPhone 12 will have four variants, specifications leaked

Apple's next batch of flagship smartphones, likely to arrive as part of the iPhone 12 series, could include as many as four different models, according to prototyping details leaked by tech analyst Jon Prosser.

03 Apr 2020

Apple

Apple's cheapest iPhone could be launched this week

A fresh Apple Store leak has confirmed that the company's upcoming 'affordable' smartphone would go by the name of 'iPhone SE'.

02 Apr 2020

X

Amid lockdown, Apple's update kills FaceTime on some iPhones

As governments around the world continue to enforce lockdowns to fight COVID-19, more and more people are switching to video calling to stay in touch with their friends/family/colleagues.

20 Mar 2020

Apple

Apple iPhone 12 Pro models to sport 3D ToF cameras

Apple's iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are likely to offer better portrait photography and enhanced AR capabilities, thanks to a dedicated 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera, according to a code found in iOS 14.

16 Mar 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 10,000mAh Mi Wireless Power Bank launched at Rs. 2,500

As the latest addition to its range of accessories available in India, Xiaomi has launched a new Mi Wireless Power Bank at Rs. 2,499.

08 Mar 2020

Apple

iPhone 12 leak: Upgraded cameras, 120Hz display, and new design

Apple iPhone 12 is tipped to come with some major hardware upgrade and welcome design changes to take on the spec-loaded Galaxy 20 series.

08 Mar 2020

iOS

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Google I/O cancellation, Twitter's 'stories', costlier iPhones, and more

This week, we have witnessed the continued impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the global tech industry.

05 Mar 2020

Apple

Apple won't manufacture iPhone 11 in India: Here's why

A few days back, Apple chief Tim Cook announced the company's plan to launch its first brick-and-mortar store in India.

02 Mar 2020

Apple

These iPhone models have become expensive in India

Apple has increased the prices of some iPhone models in India so as to offset the increase in basic customs duty announced in the Union Budget 2020.

27 Feb 2020

India

Apple's online store will launch within months, says Tim Cook

For years, Apple has followed a third-party approach to sell in India.

21 Feb 2020

iOS

Apple is blocking 'Asian' and 'teen' searches, assuming it's porn

Apple offers a number of parental control features to keep kids away from things they are not supposed to access, like pornographic content, for instance.

18 Feb 2020

Japan

Japan giving 2,000 iPhones to passengers stuck on coronavirus-hit ship

In a bid to help passengers stuck on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship, the government of Japan has resorted to distributing free iPhones.

08 Feb 2020

Android

WhatsApp's latest iOS beta update brings dark mode for iPhones

Just days after introducing dark mode for its Android beta app, WhatsApp has brought the much-awaited feature to the iOS platform.

08 Feb 2020

France

Apple fined $27 million for slowing down iPhones "intentionally"

Apple has been fined $27 million for slowing down iPhones, intentionally.

04 Feb 2020

Flipkart

Flipkart Apple Days Sale: Incredible discounts on iPhones

Flipkart is all set to kick off its Apple Days sale from tomorrow i.e February 5. Under the sale, which will end on February 8, the e-commerce giant will offer incredible discounts on some of the best-selling iPhones such as the iPhone Xs, iPhone 11 series, and iPhone Xr.

30 Jan 2020

iPhone

iPhone, iPad Pro, headphones: Everything Apple will launch in 6-months

We know that Apple is working on an affordable iPhone, but according to Ming-Chi Kuo, it's not the only thing the company is eying for the first half of 2020.

22 Jan 2020

Apple

Cheapest iPhone till date could be launched in March: Report

Apple's upcoming low-cost iPhone, popularly referred to as iPhone SE 2 on the internet, could be launched sometime in March this year, according to a Bloomberg report.

18 Jan 2020

Apple

Apple's next flagship iPhone could be as fast as MacBook

While it is too early to talk about the next-generation of flagship-grade iPhones, rumored to be called iPhone 12, the hype is already palpable.

15 Jan 2020

iOS

Now, use your iPhone as a Google security key

In a major move, Google has announced that iPhones can now be used as security keys for Google accounts.

11 Jan 2020

Reuters

Apple could share its 'Daisy' robot to boost electronics' recycling

In a bid to reduce reliance on minerals extracted from mines, Apple is pushing the use of Daisy, the robot it deploys to disassemble devices and reclaim valuable materials for reuse in electronics.

25 Dec 2019

Apple

Apple iPhone Xr was the top-selling smartphone of 2019

Apple's bid to offer an affordable iPhone experience with iPhone Xr finally appears to be paying off.

16 Dec 2019

Google

#NewsBytesExplainer: What is Google Fi, how it is useful?

A few years ago, Google launched Project Fi, a mobile virtual network operator service providing calls, texts, and internet using a mix of cellular networks and Wi-Fi.

14 Dec 2019

Apple

Critical iPhone bug lets kids bypass parental controls: Details here

Just recently, Apple released iOS 13.3 with some major bug fixes and parental control improvements for iPhones.