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Rights bodies condemn UK government's order for Apple to hand over encrypted user data
London, February 15: International human rights organisations including Human Rights Watch (HRW) have condemned a recent order by the United Kingdom government demanding Apple provide access to encrypted user data.
India tablet market grows 25 pc, 5G shipments skyrocket 424 pc
New Delhi, Feb 13: India's tablet market witnessed significant growth in 2024 with registering a 25 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase, a report said on Thursday.
Amy Adams joins lead cast of series 'Cape Fear', to share screen with Javier Bardem
Washington DC, February 12: Actress Amy Adams will play the lead role in the Apple TV+ series 'Cape Fear' which is currently in the works, reported Variety.
PLI booster: Apple iPhones hit record exports of Rs 1 lakh cr in 10 months this fiscal
New Delhi, Feb 10: Riding on the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has reached all-time high iPhone export figures from India at Rs 1 lakh crore for the 10 months (April-January) in the current financial year (FY25).
Apple launches new app to bring people together for special moments
New Delhi, Feb 5: Smartphone maker Apple on Wednesday introduced Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that will help users to create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion.
Mark Strong to be seen in 'Neuromancer' series
Los Angeles, February 4: Actor Mark Strong has joined the cast of Apple TV+ series adaptation of "Neuromancer".
India's premium smartphone market grows 36 pc, affordable 5G share at 80 pc
New Delhi, Feb 4: India's premium smartphone segment continued its strong double-digit growth momentum last year, with Apple, for the first time, securing a spot among the top five smartphone brands in India in Q4 2024, according to a new report on Tuesday.
Mixed reactions in Himachal over budget: Govt employees welcome tax relief, state government, apple growers express discontent
Shimla, February 1: The Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has sparked mixed reactions across Himachal Pradesh. While government employees are pleased with the tax relief provisions, apple growers and the state government have expressed deep dissatisfaction, labelling it as an election-oriented budget.
Himachal Pradesh's hopes from Union Budget: Farmers, tour operators, and youth look for key announcements
Shimla, January 31: As the Union Government prepares to present the upcoming budget, people from different industries and fields in Himachal Pradesh have diverse expectations. While common citizens and young aspirants look forward to better facilities and opportunities, farmers and orchardists are hoping for increased subsidies on fertilizers and other essential resources. Meanwhile, tourism industry stakeholders are seeking a special package to boost tourism in the state.
Apple now has installed base of 2.35 billion active devices globally
New Delhi, Jan 31: The installed base of Apple devices has reached an all-time high across all products and geographic segments and is now over 2.35 billion active devices.
India a huge market for us, clocked Dec quarter growth record: Apple CEO
New Delhi, Jan 31: India is a huge market for us and we have achieved a December quarter growth record where the iPhone was the top selling model in the country for the October-December period of 2024, Apple CEO Tim Cook has said.
India smartphone market sees 9 pc rise in revenue in 2024, Apple leads
New Delhi, Jan 30: The Indian smartphone market's wholesale revenue rose 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to hit a record high in 2024, a report said on Thursday.
iPhones gain 7 pc India smartphone market share in 2024, grow 23 pc YoY
New Delhi, Jan 30: Apple iPhones registered 7 per cent India smartphone market share in 2024, rising on robust local production and growing premiumisation trend in smaller cities, a report showed on Thursday.
Ben Stiller adopted 'No Phone' policy on sets during making of 'Severance'
Washington DC, January 28: Actor-director Ben Stiller imposed a 'no phone' policy at the sets of 'Severance' during the making of the series, reported Variety.
India-US bilateral trade records robust growth in Dec
New Delhi, Jan 26: India's trade with the USA is on the upswing with robust growth being recorded in December in the bilateral exports of the two countries despite the disruption in shipping due to geopolitical tensions.
M. Night Shyamalan acquitted of copyright charges in 'Servant' trial
Los Angeles, Jan 25: Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is breathing a sigh of relief as a federal jury has ruled unanimously in his favour along with Apple on Friday, in a copyright trial.
Apple launches Safari technology preview 212
Washington, January 24: Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 212, the latest update for its experimental browser.
Tata Electronics acquires 60 pc stake in Pegatron India to boost local iPhone production
Mumbai, Jan 24: In a fillip to the government's 'Make in India' initiative, Tata Electronics on Friday acquired a controlling 60 per cent stake in Pegatron Technology India, which produces Apple products like iPhones.
Randeep Hooda joins John Cena in Sam Hargrave's action-thriller 'Matchbox'
Mumbai, January 24: Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda is all set to team up with director Sam Hargrave once again for Apple Original Films' upcoming action thriller 'Matchbox', alongside John Cena, Variety reported.
PLI booster: Smartphones now rank 2nd in exports, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Jan 23: Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday that smartphones now rank second in India's exports from 14th position just four years ago.
Arunachal Pradesh : Deputy CM inaugurates Arunachal Pineapple Festival Bagra 2.0
Bagra, January 22: The Arunachal Pineapple Festival Bagra 2.0 begins Wednesday at Higi Bagra Village in West Siang district, with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, attended as the Chief Guest.
Global PC market up 3.7 pc, over 25 pc laptops now GenAI capable: Report
New Delhi, Jan 20: The global PC market saw a 3.7 per cent shipment growth in Q4 2024, and over 25 per cent of laptops were generative AI (GenAI) capable last year, a report showed on Monday.
Apple Store app arrives in India to help customers with personalised shopping
New Delhi, Jan 17: The iPhone maker on Friday launched the Apple Store app in India, that allows customers to shop directly from the company while receiving personalised recommendations that enhance their experience.
Apple enters top 5 smartphone players in India for 1st time with 10 pc market share
New Delhi, Jan 16: Apple, with its aspirational image and rising footprint, has entered the top 5 smartphone players in India for the first time, garnering nearly 10 per cent market share by volume in the October-December quarter (Q4) of 2024, industry data showed on Thursday.
India's electronics goods exports clock 35 per cent surge to record high in Dec
New Delhi, Jan 16: India's electronics exports surged by 35.1 per cent to touch a two-year high of $3.58 billion in December 2024 from $2.65 billion in the same month of the previous year, reflecting the increase in foreign demand for high- value Indian goods and rising domestic production capacities, data compiled by the Commerce Ministry showed.
M. Night Shyamalan faces $81 million copyright trial over OTT show 'Servant'
Los Angeles, Jan 15: Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is facing a trial over allegations that he copied from an independent film to make the streaming show 'Servant'.
India likely to see smartphone exports reach $20 billion this fiscal
New Delhi, Jan 14: The country's smartphone market, which is projected to cross $50 billion in value this year, is likely to see $20 billion worth exports in FY25, riding on 'made in India' Apple iPhones.
Apple clocks Rs 1 lakh crore worth iPhone exports from India in 2024: Industry
New Delhi, Jan 13: Riding on the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and rising premiumisation trend, Apple has reached Rs 1 lakh crore in iPhone exports from India in the calendar year 2024.
Global smartphone market bounces back with 4 pc sales growth in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 13: The global smartphone market returned to growth in 2024 with 4 per cent increase (year-on-year) in sales after two consecutive years of annual declines, a report showed on Monday.
Never sold users' Siri data to anyone for any purpose: Apple
New Delhi, Jan 9: Apple on Thursday said that it never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose.
Apple to launch next Swift Student Challenge on Feb 3
New Delhi, Jan 8: Apple on Tuesday announced that its next "Swift Student Challenge" will open on February 3, aimed at uplifting the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs.
Apple Fitness Plus partners with Strava for enhanced integration, new workout features
Washington, January 3: Apple Fitness Plus and Strava have unveiled a new integration aimed at providing a more comprehensive fitness experience for users of both platforms.
Apple Vision Pro production halted amid weak demand: Report
Washington, January 1: Apple's first-generation Vision Pro headset has reportedly ceased production, according to MacRumors, an American website, that reports Apple-related news.