WhatsApp for iOS Rolls Out New AR Effects and Backgrounds, Adds Option to Scan Documents

WhatsApp for iOS has received several new features with the latest update. It adds the option to apply augmented reality (AR) effects and backgrounds when using the camera through the app. The instant messaging platform also makes it easier to share documents with others, courtesy of the new document scanning feature which is integrated into the file-sharing option on...

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iPad 11 to Reportedly Be Launched Early Next Year, Could Arrive With iPadOS 18.3

Apple is reportedly planning to launch the entry-level iPad 11 early next year. As per the report, the company could introduce the new iPad around the same time when it releases the iPadOS 18.3 update. The new report differs from previous reports that claimed that the standard model of the iPad could arrive in March 2025.

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iPhone 16 Available With Decent Discounts and Bank Offers During Christmas Carnival Sale

iPhone 16 was launched globally in September at a starting price of Rs. 79,900, however, Apple's exclusive retail store Imagine is offering the smartphone with decent discounts. The premium product seller has joined hands with several banks and online used device marketplace Cashify to offer additional bank offers and exchange deals that can further bring down the eff...

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Apple Executive Explains Why the Company Will Never Develop a Google-Like Search Engine

Apple does not have any intentions of building a search engine or entering the text ad market, highlighted a company executive on Monday. The statement arrived as an official testimony in the ongoing antitrust case against Google and Apple filed by the US Department of Justice over the default search engine deal that triggers any queries entered by an iPhone user on S...

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Apple Approaches $4 Trillion Valuation as Investors Bet on AI Momentum

Apple expects overall revenue to increase "low- to mid-single digits" during its fiscal first quarter - a modest growth forecast for the holiday shopping season - sparking questions about the momentum for the iPhone 16 series.

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Best Smartphones of 2024: Apple iPhone 16, Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and More

After being dominated by Samsung and Apple for nearly a decade, Chinese brands have started launching more premium smartphones in the sub-Rs. 1,00,000 segment. Our short selection of smartphones in this guide will help you make the right choice when deciding on a smartphone in 2024 or even 2025.

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iPhone 18 Pro Series to Feature Variable Aperture Cameras: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple launched its iPhone 16 lineup two months ago and rumours about the iPhone 17 are already in full swing. However, rumours about the iPhone 18 series, slated to arrive in 2026, have also started to pop up. Most recently, TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo opined that Apple will bring a powerful new iPhone camera technology with the iPhone 18 lineup t...

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Apple to Kick Off M5 Chip Development in H1 2025 With Separate CPU-GPU Design: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple will kick off the mass production of its M5 family of chipsets next year, according to claims by a supply chain analyst. Its volume production is tipped to take place leveraging TSMC’s 3nm semiconductor node (N3) which may offer performance gains and increased efficiency compared to the previous manufacturing process. Apple is also speculated to employ a new c...

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iOS 19 Will Support iPhone SE 2020 and All Other Models Running iOS 18: Report

iOS 19 is Apple's upcoming operating system (OS) for iPhone whose development is already reported to be underway. The update is slated for a late 2025 release. According to a recent report, the update will support all iPhone models which are currently running iOS 18. This includes latest flagship devices such as the iPhone 16 series as well as older models like the iP...

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Receives BIS Certification, Hints at Possible India Launch

Xiaomi's much-anticipated Xiaomi 15 Ultra is likely to hit markets early next year. Like its siblings —Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro — the Ultra model is expected to debut in China first. As we wait for an official announcement, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has reportedly been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at a potential India launch soo...

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Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report

Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced functionality of the purport...

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