Elon Musk's platform, formerly known as Twitter, surged in popularity on Apple's App store in India, claiming the top spots on both iPhone and iPad rankings. This growth occurred amidst heightened user engagement during the US presidential election, which Musk actively contributed to by posting updates and engaging with users. Despite controversies and policy shifts, Musk's vision for X as an "everything app" continues to attract a large user base, further supported by the introduction of premium features and a streamlined design.
Tech giant Apple has plans to completely revamp its affordable iPhone SE model in 2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The major design change will see the removal of the iconic Home button and the adoption of Face ID, bringing the SE in line with the iPhone 14's design. The new SE is also rumored to feature Apple Intelligence features and will be powered by one of the company's latest chipsets. In addition to the iPhone SE, Apple is also working on updates for its iPad Air and Mac mini models, as well as revamped versions of the MacBook Pro and iMac with M4 chips.
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale is now live, offering huge discounts on smartphones and other products for Prime members. iPhone 13, Honor 200 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, Galaxy M35 5G, Galaxy M15 5G, iPad 10 64GB, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE are all available at discounted prices. Other perks include early access for Prime members and additional discounts for SBI card users. Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale is also live, but limited to Flipkart Plus members.
Tech giant Apple is expanding its manufacturing operations in India by producing the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models in the country. This move is part of the company's efforts to diversify its supply chain away from China and boost its manufacturing capabilities in India. The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to be produced at Foxconn's facility in Tamil Nadu, with mass production to begin soon after launch. Additionally, Apple is also reportedly looking into starting iPad and AirPod production in India later this year.
Apple has released the first betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 with early access to Apple Intelligence features. These include Writing Tools, a redesigned Siri, improved Mail and Messages functionalities, and more. While currently available for developers only, Apple plans to release a public beta later this fall, making these AI features available to all users with eligible devices.
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At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, the tech giant made major announcements about its upcoming operating systems. The iOS 18, iPad OS 18, and macOS Sequoia will all be released in fall 2024. These releases will include new features such as Android-like customization options, a redesigned Control Center and privacy enhancements for both users and developers. The new operating systems also come with a generative AI called Apple Intelligence.
In a recent interview, actor Ssmilly Suri revealed how she was dropped from her cousin Pooja Bhatt's film Holiday in 2006. Despite securing a role in Mahesh Bhatt's Kalyug afterwards, she was unable to receive any other offers from the filmmaker due to pressure from Pooja Bhatt. Suri's revelation sheds light on the power dynamics within the Bhatt family and the impact it had on her career.
At their annual Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple announced the addition of a new Calculator app for iPad users, which received the loudest applause of the event so far. This app utilizes the larger screen of the iPad to introduce new features, such as Math Notes, which allows users to solve equations with the help of on-board AI. This addition makes the iPad even more appealing for students, though some teachers may have concerns about an app doing all the work for them. The app will also be coming to macOS Sequoia later this year, along with other updates like VisionOS 2 for Vision Pro and improvements to the Photos app. Stay updated on the latest in tech with TechCrunch's coverage.
Apple launched two highly anticipated iPad series on May 7 - the iPad Air and iPad Pro. This year, the iPad Air will be available in two sizes, 11-inch and 13-inch, for the first time. Similarly, the iPad Pro will also come in two sizes, offering users more options to choose from. Apple fans around the world are already buzzing with excitement for the latest additions to the iPad family.