Government Said to Plan Near $3 Billion Aid, Tariff Cuts for Electronics

India’s government is considering fresh subsidies for electronic component-makers and cutting tariffs on imports to help boost local manufacturing. A final decision on the proposals will be made by the cabinet, and if approved, details may be announced in the government’s upcoming budget in February, people familiar with the matter said.

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iPhone 17 Lineup Could See Some Design Changes Compared to iPhone 16 Series

iPhone 17 series is expected to land in the second half of this year and include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. There have been a bunch of rumours about the iPhone Slim aka iPhone 17 Air model in the past few months. A new leak has now surfaced that suggests the new iPhone 17 series might see revamped design, compared to it...

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Samsung, Apple Said to Be Working on New Battery Technology to Increase Capacities

Samsung and Apple are reportedly developing technology for larger smartphone battery capacities, without significantly increasing thickness. New batteries with improved capacities are expected to arrive in future flagship models. Chinese smartphone makers are said to be working on phones with 8,000mAh batteries that could debut later this year.

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Apple Intelligence Storage Requirement on iPhone, iPad and Mac Silently Increased

Apple has updated the storage requirements for Apple Intelligence — its suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features. It will now require nearly double the storage space to run on Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad or Mac, compared to what was previously required. This is perhaps because several features part of the Apple Intelligence suite run locally on-devi...

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iPhone 17 Air Could Be Thinner Than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Slim; Price Range Tipped

Apple and Samsung are expected to release slim flagships this year. The iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim is anticipated to replace the Plus version in the upcoming lineup, while Samsung could add a Galaxy S25 Slim as the fourth model in the Galaxy S25 series. While we wait for the official announcement, a report from Korea offers hints about the pricing and thickness o...

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Google Play Store, Apple's App Store Remove Multiple VPN Applications in India: Report

Several VPN apps have reportedly been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store in India, marking the first crackdown since the government issued rules in 2022, requiring VPN providers to collect and store customer details. Despite closing physical servers in response to a government order issued two years ago, some VPN providers still serve customers i...

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Redmi Note 14 Series Global Launch Date Set For January 10; Redmi Watch 5, Buds 6 Pro to Tag Along

Redmi Note 14 series was launched in India in December 2024. The lineup was initially unveiled in China in September 2024. The company has now announced that the handsets will be introduced in global markets outside China and India. Alongside confirming the global launch date, Redmi revealed that the Redmi Buds 6 Pro and the Redmi Watch 5 will also launch in glob...

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Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

Apple agreed to pay $95 million (roughly Rs. 814 crore) in cash to settle a lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated Siri assistant violated users' privacy. A preliminary settlement was filed on Tuesday night in the Oakland, California federal court, and requires approval by US District Judge Jeffrey White.

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Redmi Turbo 4 With MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra SoC, 6,550mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Turbo 4 was launched in China on Thursday. It is said to be the first smartphone to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra chipset. The phone is backed by a 6,550mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging. It is said to meet IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

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Redmi 14C 5G Price in India, Chipset Details Tipped Ahead of Launch

Redmi 14C 5G will launch in India on January 6. The design, colour options, and a few display features of the handset have been revealed. Ahead of the launch, a tipster has now suggested the expected price and some specifications of the phone.

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Apple May Delay 2nm Chipsets for iPhone 17 Pro As TSMC Struggles With Wafer Yield: Report

Apple was speculated to use 2nm chipsets to power its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models but that may not be the case anymore, according to a report. The Cupertino-based technology giant could reportedly postpone its plans by up to 12 months due to Wafer Yield issues faced by TSMC. Thus, the chips are yet to be certified for mass production and the application process (AP)...

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