iPhone 16 Sales Soar 20 Percent in China Debut as Demand Returns

Apple’s newest iPhones in China are up 20 percent in their first three weeks compared with 2023’s model. As pointed out by Counterpoint Research, Consumers continue to shift to the pricier models, and sales of the top-end Pro and Pro Max models gained 44 percent compared with last year’s equivalents.

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Apple Requires EU Developers to List Contact Details on App Store to Comply With Digital Services Act

Apple says developers in the European Union (EU) must now provide the company with their contact details, in order to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act. This contact information will appear under individual app listings, and developers who miss the deadline will have their apps unlisted from the App Store in the EU.

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Xiaomi Tipped to Be Developing Compact Redmi Sub-Flagship Smartphone With 6,000mAh Battery

Xiaomi may be developing a small-screen smartphone for the company’s sub-brand Redmi which would offer near-flagship level performance, according to claims by a tipster. The purported Redmi device is speculated to have a compact form factor and could feature a similar screen size as the Xiaomi 14 which is part of the company’s flagship smartphone lineup.

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iPad Mini (2024) Could Feature Binned Version of A17 Pro Chip From iPhone 15 Pro

iPad Mini (2024) is equipped with Apple's A17 Pro chip, the same processor found in the iPhone 15 Pro models. However, Apple may have equipped the iPad Mini (2024) with a 'binned' version of the chip from its previous generation flagship smartphone, according to the company's technical specifications for both devices.

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Apple Business Connect Updated to Display Brand Information on Caller ID, Mail and Apple Pay

Apple Business Connect has been updated with Business Caller ID, Branded Mail, and the ability to see brand information while using Tap to Pay on iPhone. These features will be available to all businesses even if they do not have a physical presence, according to Apple.

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Apple Secretly Worked With China’s BYD on Long-Range EV Battery

Apple and Chinese automaker BYD, as per people familiar with the situation, teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells. The technology was designed to be longer-range and safer than typical electric-vehicle batteries at the time.

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Xiaomi Smart Ring Patent Describes Ability to Automatically Adjust Ring Size Using Elastic Component

Xiaomi has reportedly patented a smart ring that can automatically adjust its size to fir a wearer's finger. Unlike smartwatches with adjustable straps, smart rings require selection of a precise size for the wearer and do not account for changes in a person's ring size over time. Xiaomi's smart ring could provide a solution to this problem.

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Redmi A4 5G With Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Chip Unveiled at India Mobile Congress 2024

Redmi A4 5G was unveiled at the India Mobile Congress 2024 as the first entry-level smartphone with a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip. The Redmi A4 5G price in India will start at under Rs. 10,000. It is expected to be one of the most affordable 5G capable smartphones in India, and will be introduced in the country in the future.

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iPad Mini (2024) With A17 Pro Chip, Support for Apple Intelligence Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iPad Mini (2024) launch in India was announced on Tuesday. The iPad (7th Generation) is powered by Apple's A17 Pro chip, which is also used in the iPhone 15 Pro. Marking the first refresh of the Mini series since 2021, now starts with a 128GB base storage option. It runs on iPadOS 18 and will incorporate Apple Intelligence features as they are rolled out by the compan...

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iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 7 Update for iPhone Rolls Out Ahead of Stable Release Later This Month

Apple rolled out the iOS 18.1 developer beta 7 update for iPhone on Monday. The latest update does not bring any notable additions and the rest of its features are carried over from previous updates. This includes Apple Intelligence — the company’s suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features such as writing tools, object removal in images and web page summarisa...

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⁤Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Design Renders, Colour Options Leaked

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is expected to launch soon as the successor to the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, which debuted globally in February. It is likely to join the Xiaomi Smart Band 9, released in China this July. While the company has not yet made an official announcement regarding the Smart Band 9 Pro, leaked design renders hint at its possible appearance and available...

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