Apple Witnesses Record Growth as India’s Smartphone Shipments Rise 4 Percent YoY in 2024: IDC Report

Apple witnessed a record number of shipments in India in 2024, according to a report by a market research firm. Overall, smartphone shipments in India grew four percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, reaching a total of 151 million units. The growth was reportedly a result of a strong first-half performance with a seven percent growth, which compensated for a slower tw...

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iOS 18.3.1 Update Released With Fix for Critical, Actively Exploited USB Security Flaw

iOS 18.3.1 began rolling out to users on Monday, bringing a crucial patch for a critical security flaw that allowed sophisticated attackers to access a user's iPhone, even when locked. Apple confirmed that the flaw might have been exploited to target individuals. Users with eligible iPhone models should update to the latest version to fix the vulnerability.

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iPhone SE 4 Design Surfaces Online via Leaked Spigen Cover Listing

iPhone SE 4 could debut later this week, according to a recent report, and the successor to the iPhone SE (2022) was recently spotted on a case manufacturer's website. Leaks reveal details about its specifications, potential price range, and a design refresh. It will feature an upgraded OLED screen, support for Face ID instead of Touch ID, a larger battery, and Apple ...

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Apple’s ELEGNT AI Framework Can Help Non-Humanoid Robots Convey Intent Via Movement

Apple researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that will allow non-humanoid robots to express their intentions and engage with humans. Dubbed ELEGNT, the framework focuses on non-verbal communication via movements, postures, and gestures. Alongside focusing on task completion, the framework specialises in allowing robots to express inten...

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Global Tablet Shipments Rebounded in 2024 as Apple Retains Top Spot: Report

Global tablet shipments reached 148 million units in 2024, a 9 percent increase from the previous year, according to a Canalys report. After three years of decline, the market is growing, with Apple leading with 56.9 million units and a 38.6 percent market share. Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei, and Xiaomi followed in that order.

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Mistral Introduces Le Chat AI Assistant Apps on iOS and Android

Mistral released iOS and Android apps for its Le Chat artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on Thursday. The Paris-based AI firm’s chatbot was earlier available only as a web client but is now being pushed across more platforms. Powered by Mistral’s large language models (LLMs), Le Chat can answer general queries, perform web searches, accept multimodal input, ge...

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iOS 18.3.1 Update for iPhone With Minor Changes Reportedly in Development Ahead of Release

Apple released the iOS 18.3 update for iPhone last month and is likely to roll out the next big update with major changes to Apple Intelligence in April. However, the Cupertino-based technology giant is working on another update that may precede iOS 18.4, according to a report. iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone is reportedly in development at Apple as a minor update which could b...

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Apple iPhone SE 4 Launch Imminent, Will Go on Sale Later in February: Report

Apple's iPhone SE 4 will be launched soon, possibly going on sale later this month, according to a Bloomberg report. The next-generation model is likely to resemble the iPhone 14, without a home button and Touch ID. With Apple no longer including Lightning ports, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature a USB Type-C port. It is also said to support Apple Intelligence fe...

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China Reportedly Considers Probe Into Apple's Policies, App Store Fees

China's antitrust regulator is reportedly planning an investigation into Apple's policies and App Store fees. The country's State Administration for Market Regulation is reviewing Apple's policies, including its commission of up to 30 percent on in-app purchases and restrictions on external payment services and App Stores, the report said.

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Dor Play App With Support for 20+ OTT Subscriptions, 300+ Live TV Channels Launched in India

Dor Play application was launched in India on Thursday for Android and iOS users by Streambox Media. The application offers access to more than 20 OTT platforms as well as over 300 live TV channels. Users can subscribe to the newly launched app instead of individually signing up for each streaming service or channel.

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SparkCat Crypto Stealer Malware Infected Multiple Apps on Play Store, App Store

Security researchers have discovered several apps on the App Store and Google Play infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer malware. The apps contained a malicious SDK using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal "crypto wallet recovery phrases" from users' screenshots. Notably, this is the first time such cryptocurrency-stealing malware has been detected on Ap...

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