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Topic: Apple

Why the iPad stands out as the next-gen computer for all—kids to professionals to elderly

With great software support, battery life, long durability, and simple UI, the iPad makes sense even 12 years after Steve Jobs pitched the original idea.

Apple sued by women over AirTag devices ‘letting stalkers, exes track victims’

In a lawsuit filed in a San Francisco federal court, two women called AirTag 'the weapon of choice of stalkers & abusers,' and said it has been linked to murder of women from 3 states.

Gamers, editors, developers, designers—An Intel comeback is taking the bite out of Apple

Apple made great strides at the expense of Intel. But Chipzilla's Alder Lake processors are proving to be a better match than M1 Max chipsets found in MacBook.

Spotify, Epic Games join Elon Musk in fight against Apple’s 30% App Store fees

Previously, Spotify had submitted antitrust complaints against Apple in 2019 & Epic Games sued the company in 2020. The EU has also been investigating Apple's rules for app developers.

Covid disruption at Apple plant in China to dampen iPhone 14 shipments

China's rigorous zero-COVID-19 policy has led to production cuts, adversely affecting its sales outlook for the year-end holiday season.

Foxconn quadruples bonuses at Zhengzhou plant in China following employee discontentment

The plant has been rocked by discontent over strict measures to curb the spread of COVID with many workers fleeing after complaining about their treatment via social media.

Apple, Samsung to upgrade phone software in India to ensure 5G rollout by December

PM Modi launched 5G services on 1 October amid much fanfare. On Wednesday, a meeting between the Ministry of Electronics and IT officials was dedicated to its quick adoption.

iPhone to Xiaomi—5G rollout is a long way off in India. But Airtel, Jio won’t tell you that

iPhone and Samsung users aren't alone. On Airtel’s support page for 5G phones, one finds Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and Realme too, but here's why users can't experience it.

Modi govt to push Apple, Samsung for faster 5G software upgrades in phones

According to industry sources, iPhone models, including the latest iPhone 14, and many of Samsung's premier phones do not have software compatible for supporting 5G in India.

Centre’s push for indigenous navigation system on smartphones worries Samsung, Xiaomi & Apple

The govt wants to reduce dependence on foreign systems and believes that the home-grown NavIC provides more accurate domestic navigation and its use would benefit the economy.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.