Wants access to phone calls, photos, more; Apple warns iPhone users in its fight with Facebook and Instagram – Times of India

Apple and Facebook parent Meta Platforms are fighting again. The iPhone maker has slammed Meta, accusing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram of making numerous requests to access Apple’s software tools in ways that could risk user privacy and security. The remarks highlight the intensifying rivalry between the two tech giants.Under the European Union’s…

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Apple’s plan to launch AI for iPhones in China will be “difficult and long process” but there’s a way – Times of India

Apple’s plan to bring its artificial intelligence (AI) features, known as Apple Intelligence, on iPhones and other products in China is facing regulatory hurdles, a report has said, adding that the process can be comparatively “simple and straightforward” if the company partners with a local AI company.According to a report by The Financial Times, a…

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Why Apple’s ‘upcoming’ iPhone 17 Air may have this ‘big’ China problem – Times of India

Apple‘s ambitious iPhone 17 Air is confronting a potentially devastating market barrier in China, with regulatory constraints threatening to derail the company’s most radical smartphone design in years.The core of Apple’s China problem centers on SIM card technology, a seemingly mundane but critically important technical specification that could block the ultra-thin smartphone’s market entry. Chinese…

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‘Father of the iPod’ defends Apple’s AI launch: People are like, “Apple’s AI is meh, but….” – Times of India

Tony Fadell, iPod creator, supports Apple’s cautious AI rollout at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Fadell highlights its practical benefits, despite initial lukewarm reactions. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models feature early AI tools focusing on practical integration. Apple CEO Tim Cook notes rapid adoption of iOS 18.1, driven by new AI features, with further…

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Apple launches MacBook Pro with M4 chips, Apple Intelligence: Price in India, specifications and more – Times of India

Apple has launched MacBook Pro, powered by the M4 family of chips — M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. The Cupertino-based tech giant says that the new MacBooks deliver “much faster performance and enhanced capabilities” as compared to previous generations. Just like the iPhone 16 series, Apple says that the new MacBook Pro is built…

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Iran removes one-year-old ban on Apple iPhones; issue “solved” says telecom minister; read full message – Times of India

Iran has lifted its ban on iPhone models. The ban, imposed in 2023, had restricted the import of newer iPhone models, impacting many Iranians who wanted to buy the phones. The announcement, made by the country’s telecommunications minister, paves the way for the import and sale of iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 devices…

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Apple starts manufacturing iPhone 17 and this is likely the first-ever ‘big India change’ – Times of India

Apple has begun early manufacturing work for next year’s base iPhone model, which rumours suggest will be called the iPhone 17. And where is this manufacturing taking place? It’s happening right here in India, a first for Apple, which has for all these years conducted the early phases of development in China. iPhone 17 development…

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Apple’s big AI update is here: 7 ‘biggest’ Apple Intelligence features for iPhones, iPads and Macs – Times of India

Apple is rolling out its first wave of AI features, bringing intelligent writing tools, enhanced photo editing, and a reimagined Siri to compatible devices through iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 updates. Here are all the new Apple Intelligence features that are coming to your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Writing Tools Writing Tools…

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