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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Topic: Apple

Apple defends decision to delay new privacy feature, slams Facebook

Facebook responded by accusing Apple of trying to distract users from its own privacy issues and using its size to block competitors from running their advertising business.

Big Tech backlash against govts could mean less free stuff for consumers

Changing regulations might mean that companies could be less inclined to offer loss-making free services, such as Amazon’s shipping & Facebook's messaging service through WhatsApp.

Apple needs to do more, big app store price cut is only a first step

It is certainly good news for smaller, independent developers, but the price cut doesn’t address broader issues about Apple’s excessive power and abusive practices.

Apple to pay $113 million to resolve claims over iPhone battery power, software updates

Under terms of the agreement, Apple will provide details about how it manages power performance on a 'prominent' website & notify consumers when an update will affect their phone.

Apple to slash App Store fees by half for most developers

The fee will be reduced to 15% from 30% for developers who produce as much as $1 million in annual revenue from their apps as part of an App Store Small Business Program.

After Micromax, GOQii answers Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar’ call, looks to make wearables in India

Fitness tech firm GOQii plans to move manufacturing of its wearables out of China, at a time when Apple & other brands are seeking to make more in India.

Apple launches three new Macs to kick off switch from Intel

Apple announced a new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini with new Apple M1 processors at its virtual event.

Apple to replace some AirPods Pro for free after sound cancellation issues

The AirPods are one of Apple’s fastest growing products, and the company is working on two new models for next year.

Apple developing new AirPods Pro, revamped entry-level model

The design of the updated entry-level AirPods will be similar to the current AirPods Pro, gaining a shorter stem & replaceable ear tips. Apple is also looking to improve battery life.

Taiwan-based Apple cable and connector supplier to start mass production in India this year

Apple’s major assembly partners, Taiwan’s Foxconn, Pegatron and Wistron, have all set up either a subsidiary or an iPhone assembly plant in India.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.