Mobile
Apple to Loosen Carrier Promo Rules: Damaged Devices Eligible for Trade-Ins Starting June 26
June 9, 2025 – In a significant move, Mark Gurman disclosed this evening that Apple is gearing up to kick off its annual back-to-school promotional campaign in the United States on June 17. Alongside this announcement, Gurman also revealed that the tech giant is set to loosen its restrictions on carrier-led promotional activities. Starting from…
Tata Group Takes Over iPhone/MacBook Repair Duties as Apple Bolsters India Operations
June 6, 2025 – According to a Reuters report published yesterday (June 5), Apple has entrusted the repair services for its iPhone and MacBook devices in the Indian market to Tata Group, a major Indian conglomerate. This move, revealed by two sources familiar with the matter, underscores Tata’s growing significance within Apple’s supply chain ecosystem….
Counterpoint Reveals: iPhone 16e’s European Debut Sales Lag Behind SE Series
June 4, 2025 – According to recent data from Counterpoint Research, while the iPhone 16e has secured a spot among the top-selling smartphones in Europe, its early sales figures are trailing significantly behind those of Apple’s previous mid-range models. Launched in February of this year, the iPhone 16e marks Apple’s first venture into redefining its…
Google Pixel 10 Series Revolutionizes Videography with Gimbal-Level Stabilization Tech
June 4, 2025 – Android Headline, a leading tech media outlet, revealed yesterday (June 3) that Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 series smartphones will feature significant upgrades to their camera systems. One of the most notable improvements is the integration of gimbal-level image stabilization technology, enabling users to capture professional-grade video footage without the need for…
Beyond Touchscreens: Saudi Scientists Unveil Smartphone-Based Method for Measuring Body Hydration
May 29 2025 – A groundbreaking approach to monitoring hydration levels through smartphone screens has been unveiled by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia, as reported by TechXplore on the 27th. The innovation leverages skin reactions during screen touches to gauge moisture content, offering a non-invasive alternative to…
April iPhone Exports from India to U.S. Surge 76%, Analysts Signal Growth Peak
May 29 2025 – According to a report from CNBC, citing data from research firm Canalys, iPhone shipments from India to the United States surged by 76% year-on-year in April this year. This spike coincides with Apple’s accelerated efforts to advance its “Made in India” initiative. However, analysts caution that the pace of iPhone production…
iPhone 7 Plus and Select iPhone 8 Models Now Classified as ‘Vintage’ by Apple
May 22 2025 – In a recent update to its product support page, Apple has reclassified certain iPhone models as “vintage,” as reported by tech media outlet MacRumors today. Specifically, the iPhone 7 Plus and the 64GB and 256GB variants of the iPhone 8 have now joined the list of devices considered outdated by the…
Foxconn Pumps $1.5B into India to Supercharge Apple iPhone Production Capacity
May 20 2025 – A strategic investment move by Foxconn Technology Group, Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, has surfaced following regulatory disclosures. The Taiwan-based electronics giant confirmed through Monday’s stock exchange filings that its Singapore-based subsidiary has injected $1.5 billion into its Indian operations, a maneuver aimed at scaling production capacity across its southern Indian manufacturing…
Troomi OS Debuts as ‘Kid-Friendly Android,’ Blocks Social Media Platforms on Select Samsung Devices
May 19 2025 – In today’s tech-driven world, digital safety has emerged as a critical concern for parents navigating their children’s online experiences. Addressing this challenge head-on, U.S.-based tech firm Troomi has recently unveiled a tailored operating system dubbed TroomiOS, engineered specifically for younger users. Built upon the Android framework, TroomiOS prioritizes child-centric design principles…
Apple to Let EU iPhone Users Ditch Siri for Alternative Default Voice Assistants
May 19 2025 – According to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Drake Bennett, Apple is gearing up to grant EU users the ability to set a default voice assistant other than Siri on their devices. In a comprehensive article published today delving into the shortcomings of Apple’s AI capabilities, the two sources revealed that…