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  • Apple To Launch iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 Version In India With 2 New Features; Here’s How To Install |

    iOS 18 Developer Beta 2: Apple is set to release the second beta version of iOS 18 developer On June 24 two weeks after iOS 18 was announced at WWDC 2024. With this update,  two new features will be available in iOS 18 beta 2: iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing. 

    iPhone Mirroring:

    The feature will allow iPhone users to display their iPhone screen on their Mac computer. This means you can see your iPhone’s display on your Mac, get iPhone notifications on your Mac, and easily move files between the two devices. Users can also seamlessly drag and drop between their Macs and iPhones.

    SharePlay Screen Sharing:

    The feature will allow users to draw on someone else’s screen during a video call. You can also control the other person’s screen to help them with tasks. These new features were not included in the first beta release of iOS 18. (Also Read: Why Apple To Delay Three New AI-Powered Features In Europe? Details Here)

    In addition to introducing new features, iOS 18 beta 2 is expected to fix numerous bugs, refine other features, and offer additional improvements as well. The Cupertino-based company announced that Apple Intelligence and other iOS 18 features won’t be available in the EU this year due to the DMA.

    Moreover, the the tech giant is expected to release new beta versions of iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11 on Monday. Notably, the public beta of iOS 18 will be available in July, with the final version launching for all users in September.

    How to Install iOS 18 Beta 2 for Developers:

    Step 1: Enroll and Download Profile

    Step 2: Install the Profile:

    Step 3: Check for an Update

    Step 4: Complete Installation: 

  • Why Apple To Delay Three New AI-Powered Features In Europe? Details Here |

    New Delhi: The Cupertino-tech giant Apple is set to delay the three new artificial intelligence features in Europe because of the landmark European Union tech rules which require Apple to ensure that its devices are compatible with rival products and services, as per the US tech group reports. 

    Earlier this month, the tech giant Apple highlighted its commitment to AI by introducing a range of new features and software enhancements for its iPhone and other devices, aiming to boost declining sales. 

    Apple announced that its AI feature ‘Apple Intelligence’ will come to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, along with all the iPad, Mac, iMac and MacBook variants that are powered by the M-series chipsets. Apple Intelligence is a term given to a suite of features that Apple incorporates into its devices. 

    This AI feature can generate text, images and other content on demand. Apple Intelligence will introduce a system-wide suite of features designed to potentially replace individual generative AI applications like ChatGPT or Copilot. Hence, this AI feature will offer comprehensive generative AI capabilities across supported products. 

    The company said in an email which states that “specifically, we are concerned that the interoperability requirements of the DMA could force us to compromise the integrity of our products in ways that risk user privacy and data security”.

    The company further mentioned that “we are committed to collaborating with the European Commission in an attempt to find a solution that would enable us to deliver these features to our EU customers without compromising their safety.” 

    Moreover, Apple Intelligence will power a multitude of features across iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. These include enhanced Siri capabilities, integrated writing tools, intelligent email categorization, notification prioritization, and much more. 

  • Why Apple Reportedly Stopped Working On Next-Generation High-End Vision Headset? Find Out Reason Here |

    New Delhi: The tech giant Apple has suspended development on the next generation of its high-end Vision Pro headset reportedly. According to The Information report, the company is now prioritising the release of a more affordable version of the headset, which could hit the market by the end of 2025.  

    According to a person involved in its supply chain and one person in the manufacturing of the headsets, the iPhone manufacturer is still working on releasing a more affordable Vision product with fewer features before the end of next year, reportedly.

    The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is planning to sell its Vision Pro in eight new countries, including China and Japan. This move aims to boost sales of the $3,500 device, which has faced reduced demand following its initial surge in popularity. 

    Moreover, Apple had originally planned to divide its Vision product into two models, similar to the standard and Pro versions of its iPhone reportedly. 

    To recall, Apple unveiled its long-awaited AI strategy and announced a partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI at the annual developer conference earlier this month. The event has boosted Apple’s shares, which have surged more than 11% this year after initially lagging behind other major tech companies because of weaker iPhone demand in China. 

  • Man Sues Apple After Wife Reads Deleted iMessage Chats With Sex Workers |

    New Delhi: USA Tech giant Apple is being blamed and sued by a British businessman for his costly divorce. Now, a British man is suing an iPhone maker for approximately Rs 53 crore. The whole incident arose after his messages to sex workers which he thought were deleted, showed up on the family iMac and read by the man’s wife, leading to divorce proceedings. 

    The middle-aged man, known only as Richard, also claims that the tech giant Apple has failed to inform users that deleting a message on one device does not remove it from all linked devices, as reported by The Times. The man has reportedly called upon London-based law firm Rosenblatt to file a lawsuit against the iPhone maker. However, the roughly Rs 53 crore lawsuit is to seek compensation for the financial losses incurred from the divorce and legal fees. 

    Deleted Message Recovered 

    A man, who chose to remain anonymous, had used iMessage to communicate with sex workers. He thought he had deleted the incriminating messages from his iPhone. Unfortunately, he overlooked the synchronization feature of devices linked by the same Apple ID. 

    In the end, the messages remained accessible on the family’s iMac, leading his wife to file for divorce. 

    Impact On Marriage: 

    He described divorce as an “extraordinarily stressful process,” especially when children and family dynamics are involved. He blamed the ordeal on Apple’s incorrect notification that his messages were deleted, which they were not. He noted that a message confirming the deletion on the device would have been a helpful indication. 

    He described divorce as an “extraordinarily stressful process,” particularly when children and family dynamics come into play. He attributed the ordeal to Apple’s incorrect notification that his messages were deleted, which they were not. He mentioned that a more rational conversation could have saved his marriage if the messages hadn’t been discovered in such a harsh manner.  

  • Apple Macs Continue To Grow Amid Workforce Transformation Growth In India |

    New Delhi: Apple Macs continue to benefit from strong workforce transformation growth tailwinds in India, industry experts said on Monday, as the tech giant launched its latest campaign for Mac devices in the country.

    Titled “Work is worth it”, the Mac campaign underscores the belief that sincere effort, no matter how big or small, never goes unrewarded. “The increasing demand for high-performance computing solutions within a young and mobile workforce environment perfectly aligns with the strengths of the Mac ecosystem,” Prabhu Ram, Head- Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR, told IANS.

    The Apple Mac campaign captures the incredible tenacity of students who strive for greatness despite the rigours of college life. The film was shot on iPhone and edited on Mac, and is set across several universities to authentically depict the student experience.

    In its recent earnings call last month, Apple announced that Mac revenue was $7.5 billion, up 4 per cent year-over-year, riding on the impressive M3 MacBook Air launched in March. According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the company set revenue records in more than a dozen countries and regions, including India.

    “We did grow strong double-digit (in India). It was a new March quarter revenue record for us. I see it as an incredibly exciting market and it’s a major focus for us,” Cook had said. In terms of the operational side or supply chain side, “we are producing there, from a pragmatic point of view, you need to produce there to be competitive,” the Apple CEO added.

  • Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Gets A Whopping Discount Of Rs 57,795, Is Available At Rs 91,105 |

    New Delhi: If you are looking to upgrade to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, perhaps now is the time you could contemplate. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is available at just Rs Rs 91,105 on Flipkart, using exchange and other bank card options.

    Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max will be available on a hefty discount of Rs 57,795 on Flipkart, thus bringing the effective price of the phone at Rs 91,105.

    Here is the complete price break up of how to get Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max At Rs 91,105

    Using all the exchange offers and other discounts

    Original Price of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Without Exchange = Rs 1,48,900

    Exchange Offer On Apple iPhone 15 Pro = Rs 50,000 (using iPhone 14 Pro Max)

    Flipkart Axis Credit Card Cashback Offer = Rs 4,795

    Additional Exchange Bonus = Rs 3000

    Total discount = Rs 57,795 

    Effective price of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max on Flipkart = Rs 91,105

    Do use your pincode to check if stock is available for exchange in your area or not.
    According to Counterpoint Research, published in May this year, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max was the best-selling smartphone of the first quarter (Q1) of 2024.

    Apple and Samsung dominated the top 10 best-selling smartphones list for Q1, each grabbing five positions and leaving no spot for other brands.

    “The Pro Max variant achieved the top position for the first time in Apple’s non-seasonal quarter, reflecting an increasing trend of consumer preference for high-end smartphones,” the analysts said.

    “All four iPhone 15 variants and the iPhone 14 were among the top 10 bestsellers. Further, the iPhone 15 line-up secured the top three spots,” they added.

    With IANS Inputs

  • Apple iOS 18: iPhone Users Can Send Messages Without Internet Or WiFi; Details Here |

    New Delhi: Apple unveiled iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 event, introducing a host of new features, including its debut in the world of AI with Apple Intelligence and a major AI-powered revamp of Siri. With the new iOS 18, Apple is expanding the Emergency SOS via satellite feature to introduce Messages via satellite. This feature will let you send texts even when you don’t have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

    How To Send Message Without Internet?

    This means that when you are in an area with no signal, your iPhone will automatically prompt you to connect to the nearest satellite directly from the Messages app. With the new Messages via satellite feature, you can send and receive texts, emojis, and even Tapbacks over both iMessage and SMS, ensuring conversations are end-to-end encrypted and keeping you safe. (Also Read: Apple iOS 18 Feature: Ignore Or Accept Phone Calls By Shaking Their Heads)

    This feature will probably be available on iPhone 14 or higher models later. However, Apple did not specify whether there will be a cost for Messages via satellite, though Emergency SOS via satellite remains free for iPhone 14 users for three years. Moreover, the company has stated they plan to charge for satellite service, but no pricing has been unveiled. The iPhone 15 models also come with two free years of satellite access.

    It is important to note that the introduction of Messages via Satellite feature is a part of Apple’s broader strategy to enhance the iPhone’s utility in all kinds of environments. At Apple’s WWDC 2024 event, the game mode also comes to the ‌iPhone‌ for the first time. This mode will help in minimizing background activity to keep frame rates high, plus more responsive connections to AirPods and wireless game controllers. 

  • Apple iOS 18 Feature: Ignore Or Accept Phone Calls By Shaking Your Head |

    New Delhi: Tim Cook-led company Apple unveiled iOS 18 at its WorldWide Developer Conference 2024 (WWDC) with a host of new features which include its debut into the world of AI with Apple Intelligence, a major AI-powered revamp of Siri, and the introduction of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, VisionOS 2, macOS Sequoia and WatchOS11.

    Moreover, the tech giant also announced a partnership with OpenAI, bringing ChatGPT to its devices. With the launch of iOS 18, the iPhone now becomes smarter and customise as per your requirements. These include customizing the iPhone to your liking, new ways to manage the inbox in the Mail app, using satellites to send messages, and more. One standout feature is the ability for users to ignore phone calls by shaking their heads.  

    Nod Your Head to Accept or Ignore Phone Calls on AirPods Pro 

    At Apple’s WWDC 2024 mega event, a new and dynamic feature has been introduced with the iOS 18 update. If you are wearing the second generation of AirPods Pro, you’ll be able to interact with Siri by nodding or shaking your head. So, if you don’t want to answer a phone call, you can simply shake your head to do so. 

    Moreover, if you need to be quiet because the baby is sleeping, or your partner is on an important phone call, you can keep Siri working without saying a word. Hence, you can command Siri to ignore the phone call by shaking your head. This feature can be very useful for people who are very busy and don’t have time to check their phones repeatedly. With this feature, they can easily ignore unnecessary calls without wasting their time.

    Notably, the tech giant Apple is branding this as a “new era” for its smart assistant Siri, which was launched 13 years ago. The Cupertino-based tech giant says that Siri will now have more richer language-understanding capabilities, making it more contextually relevant and personal. Apple Intelligence will also allow Siri to take several new actions across Apple and third-party apps. 

    What’s New In The iOS 18? 

    ChatGPT Integrated Into Siri 

    Access to ChatGPT is integrated into Siri and systemwide Writing Tools across Apple’s platforms, allowing users to access its expertise — as well as its image- and document-understanding capabilities — without needing to jump between tools.

    iMessage receives all-new text effects

    Users can better express tone by adding formatting like bold, underline, italics, and strike through. 

    Messages via satellite 

    iOS 18 introduces Messages via satellite for the times when cellular and Wi-Fi connections aren’t available. 

    Customisation

    iPhone users have new ways to customise the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. Now you can arrange apps and widgets in any open space on the Home Screen.

    Unified View For Photos

    A simplified, single view displays a familiar grid, and new collections help users browse by themes without having to organise content into albums. Plus, collections can be pinned to keep favourites easily accessible.

    Enhancements to Mail

    Mail also features a new digest view that pulls together all of the relevant emails from a business, allowing users to quickly scan for what’s important in the moment. Apple said, later this year, Mail will introduce new ways for users to manage their inboxes and stay up to date. 

    Major Updates to Safari

    Safari can surface key information about a webpage. Users. for example, can review a summary to get the gist of an article; quickly see the location of a restaurant, hotel, or landmark; or listen to an artist’s track right from an article about the song or album. 

    Passwords App

    Passwords app makes it easy for users to access their passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes. 

    New Privacy Features

    iOS 18 gives users even more control with tools to manage who can see their apps, how contacts are shared, and how their iPhone connects to accessories. iOS 18 puts users in control by letting them choose to share only specific contacts with an app.

    Apple Intelligence 

    With brand-new systemwide Writing Tools built into iOS 18, users can rewrite, proofread, and summarise text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps.

  • Why Will Netflix Stop Working on Apple TV Models After July 31? Find Out the Reason Here |

    New Delhi: Netflix has informed its subscribers that it will no longer work on the second and third-generation Apple TV models. Netflix, a subscription-based streaming service, will not be available for these Apple TV models after July 31.  

    Netflix has taken this move to maintain the best possible Netflix experience, as per a report by MacRumors. However, these models came out more than a decade ago and do not have Apple’s App Store. Notably, the company also updated its support page. 

    The second and third-generation Apple TV models were announced in 2010 and 2012, respectively. It is important to note that the third-gen model had the A5 chip and supported Full HD streaming. The first three generations of Apple TVs are already considered “obsolete” by Apple.

    Apple considered these models “obsolete” when the tech giant discontinued service for hardware, which is seven years after it stopped selling a product. It is expected that the tvOS 18 will eventually drop support for the fourth-generation Apple TV HD as we approach WWDC 2024. 

    Earlier, Netflix stopped support for other old devices, including Samsung and Vizio smart TVs as well as first-generation Roku boxes in 2019. Netflix has announced that it will not develop a native app for the Apple Vision Pro headset and will also prevent users from running the iPad version of its app on the device. 

    The Apple Vision Pro boasts the ability to run millions of iPhone and iPad apps, but Netflix, along with other developers, is opting out. Consequently, users will need to access Netflix through the Safari web browser, similar to how it works on Macs.

    According to a statement made by Netflix in Bloomberg which states that “Our members will be able to enjoy Netflix on the web browser on the Vision Pro, similar to how our members can enjoy Netflix on Macs,” 

  • iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Receive Huge Discount On Amazon; Check New Price And Specs |

    New Delhi: Apple is presenting a golden opportunity for iPhone enthusiasts to grab the latest deals on the iPhone 15 series which includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro, making it the perfect time to upgrade your smartphone. iPhone 15 series is now available at a huge discount on the Amazon and Flipkart. 

    As we all know that iPhone is known for its cutting-edge technology, sleek design, and advanced features. If you are looking for enhanced performance, better camera quality, or a stylish upgrade, the iPhone 15 series has it all. 

    iPhone 15 Amazon:

    The Apple iPhone 15 with 128 GB variant is listed at Rs 79,900 on Amazon. Now, the e-commerce giant is offering iPhone 15 at Rs 71,499 which is a flat discount of 11 per cent on all colours. There is also a flat Rs 4000 off for SBI card users. 

    iPhone 15 Plus Amazon: 

    Consumer can purchase the 128GB variant on Amazon at Rs 80,999 which is a flat 10 per cent discount. The original price of the iPhone 15 Plus is listed at Rs 89,900 on the platform. iPhone users can also benefit from a Rs 4,000 discount when using select credit cards. 

    iPhone 15 Pro Amazon:

    The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is listed on the platform at Rs 1,34,900. Now, the e-commerce platform is offering this model at Rs 1,27,990 which is a flat discount of 5 per cent. Moreover, customers can avail themselves of an additional Rs 3,000 discount through specified bank cards.   

    iPhone 15 Specifications: 

    The premium smartphone comes in five color options: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Black. It features a stunning 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with an impressive peak brightness of up to 2000 nits, enhanced with Ceramic Shield glass for durability.

    The premium handset is powered by a 3349 mAh battery and the formidable A16 Bionic chip. In the camera department, it houses a powerful 48MP primary sensor and a 12MP telephoto lens, along with a 12MP front camera for quality selfies and video chats.  

    iPhone 15 Pro Specifications: 

    The device features a 6.10-inch display with a resolution of 1179×2556 pixels. The premium phone is powered by the Apple A17 Pro processor. In the camera department, the rear camera setup includes a 48MP primary lens, complemented by two 12MP lenses, providing a versatile and high-quality imaging experience.

    For selfies and video chats, there is a 12MP lens on the front. The device runs on the latest iOS 17 operating system, offering the most recent features and updates. 

    iPhone 15 Plus Specifications: 

    The smartphone features a 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels, protected by Ceramic Shield glass for enhanced durability. It runs on iOS 17, with an upgrade available to iOS 17.5.1, and is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) chip. 

    In the camera department, the smartphone features a 48 MP main camera and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. For selfies and video chats, there is a 12 MP shooter on the front. The device is equipped with a 4383 mAh non-removable battery, providing ample power for extended use.