Apple: News

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.

17 Feb 2025

Technology

Ads in Maps? Apple's new revenue plan revealed

Apple is planning to introduce advertisements on its Apple Maps platform, a recent Bloomberg report said. The move comes as part of the tech giant's strategy to boost its services revenue.

16 Feb 2025

Apple Vision Pro

Apple enhancing Vision Pro with AI features, spatial content app

Apple is planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into the Vision Pro headset, according to Bloomberg News.

15 Feb 2025

iPhone

Apple's AI revamp for Siri faces delays due to bugs

Apple's highly-anticipated revamp of its digital assistant, Siri, could be delayed due to engineering issues and software bugs.

13 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Apple resumes advertising on X after year-long boycott

After a break of over a year, Apple has resumed its advertising on social media platform, X.

13 Feb 2025

Android

Apple TV app now available for Android users

Apple has expanded its digital footprint by launching the Apple TV app on Android devices.

12 Feb 2025

Indonesia

Apple in talks to manufacture iPhones in Indonesia

Apple is said to be mulling the production of iPhones in Indonesia after the country imposed a sales ban on its iPhone 16 model.

12 Feb 2025

App Store

You can finally transfer purchases between Apple accounts: Here's how 

Apple has launched a new feature to let you transfer your purchased content, including apps and music, from one Apple account to another.

12 Feb 2025

Wireless Earphones

Apple's latest earbuds offer heart-rate monitoring: How the tech works

Apple has launched its latest wireless earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro 2, in India. Priced at ₹29,900, the Beats-branded earbuds are specifically designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

12 Feb 2025

Technology

Apple to launch all-new iPhone SE 4 next week

Apple is preparing for a flurry of product launches in 2025, recent leaks suggest.

10 Feb 2025

Apple Watch

HDFC Ergo pays Apple Watch rewards after step-count controversy

HDFC Ergo has faced criticism for going back on its word to refund customers who bought Apple Watches through its 'India Gets Moving' initiative.

10 Feb 2025

Face ID

Apple iPhone SE 4 may debut tomorrow: What to expect

Apple is preparing for the official unveiling of its latest smartphone, the iPhone SE 4, on February 11. The launch date was recently confirmed by noted Apple analyst Mark Gurman.

09 Feb 2025

OnePlus

OnePlus phones may replace alert slider with customizable action button

In a surprising move, OnePlus is said to be mulling the removal of its signature alert slider, a feature that has been a mainstay on its devices for years.

08 Feb 2025

United Kingdom

UK demands Apple to create backdoor into encrypted iCloud backups

The UK government has secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor into users' encrypted iCloud backups.

08 Feb 2025

Lawsuits

Ex-Apple engineer apologizes for leaking confidential information to journalists

Andrew Aude, a former iOS engineer at Apple, has publicly apologized for leaking confidential company information to journalists.

07 Feb 2025

Robots

Meet ELEGNT: Apple's robotic lamp that can dance, express emotions

Apple's research team has unveiled a prototype of a robotic lamp called ELEGNT.

07 Feb 2025

iPhone 14

Apple's long-awaited iPhone SE 4 may launch next week

Apple is said to be gearing up to launch its next iPhone SE model as soon as next week, according to Bloomberg.

05 Feb 2025

China

China's antitrust watchdog considers probe into Apple's App Store practices

China's antitrust regulator is mulling an investigation into Apple's App Store policies and fees, Bloomberg News reported.

05 Feb 2025

Apple Music

Apple's paid event-planning app copies everything from a free application

Apple has launched a new app, 'Invites,' to simplify the process of planning events.

04 Feb 2025

Google

Apple's bid to intervene in Google search antitrust trial rejected

US District Court Judge Amit Mehta has rejected Apple's urgent plea to pause the ongoing Google Search monopoly trial.

04 Feb 2025

iPhone

How iPhone got its first porn app despite Apple's censure

The first-ever native adult content app for iPhones, called Hot Tub, has been launched in the European Union (EU).

03 Feb 2025

iPhone 14

Apple may launch these 5 products in March

Apple is preparing for its spring product launch event next month, where we expect to see a slew of new devices.

03 Feb 2025

iPhone

'iPhone-like breakthrough': OpenAI is working on AI-powered hardware device

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced plans for an AI-specific hardware device—a move that could cause the biggest tech disruption since the original iPhone launched in 2007, per Nikkei Asia.

03 Feb 2025

Technology

Apple is readying 'Confetti,' its new event scheduling app

Apple is preparing to test a new app for event and meeting invitations, internally dubbed "Confetti."

01 Feb 2025

Apple Watch

Apple agrees to $20M settlement over Watch battery swelling issue

Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement, in response to a 2019 class-action lawsuit.

01 Feb 2025

Apple Vision Pro

Apple discontinues development of Mac-connected AR glasses: Here's what happened

Apple has scrapped its plans to build futuristic augmented reality (AR) glasses, Bloomberg reports.

31 Jan 2025

Vivo

Vivo is now India's top-selling smartphone brand

The Indian smartphone market grew 1-5% YoY, with shipments between 153-156 million units in 2024, according to market research firms Counterpoint Research and Canalys.

31 Jan 2025

China

Apple posts record revenue of $124B despite iPhone sales decline

Apple posted a revenue of $124.3 billion and net profit of $36.3 billion during the December quarter, in comparison to $119.6 billion revenue and $33.9 billion profit in the year-ago quarter.

31 Jan 2025

iPhones

Apple Intelligence to launch in India this April, confirms Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that Apple Intelligence will be launching in India in April. The service will be available in localized English, among other languages.

29 Jan 2025

iPhones

Apple iPhones now support Starlink satellite connectivity: How to use

Apple's compatible iPhones now support Starlink's direct-to-cell capability, a service from SpaceX that provides coverage from space.

29 Jan 2025

Technology

Critical vulnerabilities found in Apple devices, users should update immediately

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has flagged multiple vulnerabilities in Apple products, warning that they could allow attackers to bypass security measures and steal your sensitive data.

29 Jan 2025

Gmail

Apple chips in Macs, iPhones, iPads can be hacked: Report

A recent discovery has unearthed two critical vulnerabilities in Apple's custom-made chips, as reported by ArsTechnica.

28 Jan 2025

AirPods Pro

Still struggling to update AirPods firmware? Check Apple's new guide

Apple has finally improved its AirPods firmware support page with a detailed guide on updating the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.

28 Jan 2025

iPhone 15 Pro

Apple releases iOS 18.3 update with several AI-focused improvements

Apple has pushed its latest software update, iOS 18.3, bringing changes to the AI notification summaries on iPhones.

27 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Why TikTok isn't back on app stores despite Trump's reprieve

TikTok's future in the US continues to be uncertain as both Apple and Google have not restored the popular short video app on their app stores.

27 Jan 2025

iOS

iOS 18.4 to be released in April with these features

Apple is preparing to launch its latest software update, iOS 18.4, in April this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a trusted source for all things Apple.

27 Jan 2025

Business

iPhone components could soon be made in India

Apple is said to be in talks with Bharat Forge, a leading Indian manufacturing giant, to possibly add it as a supplier of iPhone components.

27 Jan 2025

Technology

This device will be Apple's most significant release of 2025

Apple is on track to launch a new smart home hub, which will be like a HomePod but with touchscreen, later this year.

27 Jan 2025

Apple AirPods

Apple's future AirPods may come with built-in infrared cameras

Apple is still mulling the addition of tiny cameras into its future AirPods, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed in his Power On newsletter, which explores Apple's plans for the future of wearables.

27 Jan 2025

ChatGPT

DeepSeek—OpenAI's rival from China—hits top spot on Apple App Store

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI start-up, has taken the tech world by storm. Its app, powered by the company's new reasoning model, R1, has quickly captured the attention of users and industry experts alike.

25 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

TikTok remains absent from Apple, Google app stores in US

Nearly a week after its removal, popular social media platform TikTok remains missing from both Apple and Google's app stores in the US.

25 Jan 2025

Qualcomm

iPhone 17 series to feature 24MP selfie camera, improved cooling

Apple will introduce the iPhone 17 series in September.

25 Jan 2025

Technology

iPhone 17 series won't feature a smaller Dynamic Island

Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the upcoming iPhone 17 models will not sport a smaller Dynamic Island.

Apple enlists veteran executive to improve Siri and AI capabilities

In a bid to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Apple is making an internal staffing shift, according to Bloomberg.

25 Jan 2025

Starbucks

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's 4-month earnings surpass Apple, Google chiefs

Brian Niccol, the new CEO of Starbucks, has been awarded a compensation package of around $96 million for his first four months of work in 2024.

25 Jan 2025

iOS 18

Apple says 68% of iPhones now run iOS 18

Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 18, has witnessed a remarkable uptake since its public launch in September 2024.

24 Jan 2025

iOS

Apple's latest tool simplifies in-app purchases for developers

Apple has just unveiled a new application programming interface (API) called the Advanced Commerce API.

24 Jan 2025

iPhone

Tata buys majority stake in iPhone-maker Pegatron's India unit

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) has successfully acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Pegatron Technology India Private Limited (PTI), a major assembly partner for Apple.

23 Jan 2025

Google

UK regulator to investigate Apple, Google's dominance in mobile ecosystems

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched strategic market status (SMS) investigations into the mobile ecosystems of tech giants Apple and Google.

23 Jan 2025

Android

Centre urges Google, Apple to pre-install government apps

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has reportedly approached tech giants Google and Apple with a proposal to pre-install government apps on their devices.

23 Jan 2025

iPhone

Indian government issues notice to Apple over iPhone performance issues

Apple has been issued a notice by India's Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) after complaints of iPhone performance issues associated with iOS 18 updates.

23 Jan 2025

AirPods Pro

How to perform hearing test using Apple's AirPods Pro

Apple lets users take a hearing test with their AirPods Pro 2.

22 Jan 2025

iPhone 15 Pro

Apple to enable AI features by default, ignoring user feedback

Apple's suite of AI features, Apple Intelligence, will be activated by default in the upcoming iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS 15.3 versions, as revealed in the release candidate notes discovered by 9to5Mac.

21 Jan 2025

Tim Cook

Is Tim Cook considering retirement? Here's what Apple CEO said

Apple CEO Tim Cook, who is three years shy of conventional retirement age, has said he would like to continue working even after turning 67.

21 Jan 2025

ChatGPT

Leak reveals Apple iPhone SE 4's most unexpected upgrade

Apple's much-anticipated iPhone SE (4th generation) could launch this year.

17 Jan 2025

Tim Cook

Tim Cook reveals how Apple Watch saved his father's life

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently shared a personal story highlighting the life-saving potential of the Apple Watch.

17 Jan 2025

Huawei

Apple loses top spot in China's smartphone market to Vivo

Apple has been dethroned as the leading smartphone seller in China, with Vivo and Huawei taking the lead.

17 Jan 2025

Technology

Apple launches dedicated app for its online store in India

Apple has launched a dedicated application for its official online store in India, promising customers an enhanced and personalized shopping experience.

17 Jan 2025

Technology

Apple suspends AI news summary feature after generating fake headlines

Apple has temporarily pulled the plug on its AI-powered news notification summarizer after several cases of incorrect headlines.

15 Jan 2025

Tamil Nadu

Made-in-India iPhones: Tata's production surges 180% to ₹40,000cr

Tata Electronics, a Tata Group subsidiary, has ramped up the production of Apple's iPhones by a significant margin in 2024.

14 Jan 2025

Google

Why EU is reassessing tech investigations into Apple, Google, Meta

According to the Financial Times, the European Commission is re-evaluating its probes into tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Meta.

14 Jan 2025

China

Meet RedNote, the new app gaining popularity amid TikTok ban

With the threat of a possible ban hanging over TikTok in the US, users are migrating to an alternative platform called RedNote (Xiaohongshu in China).

14 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Steve Jobs's wife falls ill at Maha Kumbh

Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has developed allergies during her visit to the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

14 Jan 2025

Technology

iPhone 17 Pro is getting major camera upgrades, reveals leak

Apple's next iPhone 17 series is likely to offer major camera upgrades, especially for the Pro models.

13 Jan 2025

iPhone

Apple faces £1.5B lawsuit over App Store 'overcharging' in UK

Apple is about to be hit with a class-action lawsuit in the UK, demanding £1.5 billion ($1.84 billion) in damages for anti-competitive practices with its App Store.

13 Jan 2025

Apple Vision Pro

Here's when Apple plans to launch Vision Pro 2 headset

Apple is said to be working on a successor to its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which is expected to hit the market in 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

13 Jan 2025

iPhone

₹10k price-cut! iPhone 16 selling at lowest-ever price on Flipkart

Apple's iPhone 16, which is just four months old, has received its first major price cut on Flipkart.

13 Jan 2025

China

Apple's iPhone sales decline 5% amid Chinese competition, AI delay

Apple has seen a 5% decline in its global iPhone sales in the last quarter of 2024.

13 Jan 2025

Technology

Apple urges shareholders to reject proposal to end diversity programs

Apple's board of directors has advised its shareholders to vote against a proposal to end the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, according to the company's recent proxy filing.

13 Jan 2025

iPhone

iPhone exports from India cross ₹1 lakh crore in 2024

Apple has hit a major milestone in its India operations, with iPhone exports exceeding the ₹1 lakh crore mark in 2024.

13 Jan 2025

Apple iPad

iPad 11 will support AI features with A17 Pro upgrade

Apple's next-gen entry-level iPad, the iPad 11, is getting major upgrades to support the Apple Intelligence suite of AI features.