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  • Apple Gears Up For Foldable Future: Report Indicates Entry Into Foldable Device Market by 2027 |

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  • Apple Allows Sideloading Apps On iPhone In Some Countries, Excluding India

    Apple is making crucial updates on iPhone and iPad software, allowing app sideloading in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. Changes exclude India. 

  • Apple To Pay iPhone 7 Users Who Faced ‘Loop Disease’ Audio Issues |

    New Delhi: Apple has reached an agreement to settle a US class action lawsuit, in which the company will be paying $35 million to iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users, who were prone to audio issues due to a defective chip in the devices.

    The company has now started notifying eligible customers by email, reports MacRumors. Users who are eligible to receive payment from Apple must have owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between September 16, 2016 and January 3, 2023. (Also Read: Realme 12 Pro Series To Launch On January 29 In India: Flipkart Listing Unveils These Details)

    There must also be a documented complaint with Apple regarding the speaker issues, or users must have paid Apple to repair or replace the device. The deadline to choose a payment method, object to the settlement, or opt-out is June 3. (Also Read: OpenAI To Introduce ChatGPT In Classrooms: Here’s How It Will Help Students)

    The proposed settlement, which needs to be approved by a California court on July 18, offers up to $349 to those who paid Apple out of pocket and up to $125 to others, the report noted. In 2019, Apple was sued in several US states over the “loop disease” audio issue. The lawsuits claimed that Apple had breached warranties and violated consumer protection laws.

    Despite agreeing to a settlement, Apple denied all allegations of wrongdoing, and the court hearing the case has not ruled in favour of Apple or the plaintiffs. Meanwhile, Apple has demanded that Fortnite creator Epic Games pay them more than $73 million for legal fees amid their ongoing dispute over App Store payment methods.

    On January 16, the US Supreme Court refused to consider any side’s appeals, ending the three-year legal battle between Epic Games and Apple. But, after the case was over, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Epic Games owes Apple $73 million in legal fees and other costs, reports Apple Insider.

  • Running Out Of Storage On Your iPhone? Check THESE Trips And Tricks |

    New Delhi: If you own an older iPhone, especially one with just 64GB of storage, you’ve likely encountered the frustration of running out of space. This can be particularly inconvenient when you’re trying to capture new photos or videos while you’re out and about. Fear not, though – there are easy ways to free up space directly on your iPhone without the need for a computer.

    Let’s explore some simple solutions to ensure you never miss a photo-worthy moment.

    Subscribe To Apple iCloud

    One effective way to clear up local storage on your iPhone is by subscribing to Apple iCloud. Navigate to iCloud Settings, tap on Photos, and select “Optimize iPhone Storage.” This smart move not only frees up space but also ensures your precious memories are safely stored in the cloud.

    Offload Unused Apps

    If there are apps on your iPhone that haven’t seen the light of day in months, it’s time to offload them. Head to iPhone Settings, go to General, tap on iPhone Storage, and select “Offload Unused Apps.” This nifty feature helps you declutter without losing essential data.

    Review Large Attachments

    Your iPhone allows you to review and delete large attachments such as photos, videos, and documents. Simply go to iPhone Settings, choose General, tap on iPhone Storage, and identify and remove those hefty attachments that are hogging space.

    Tackle Bulky Videos

    Videos, especially high-resolution ones like 4K or ProRes, can eat up significant storage. Identify old videos that are no longer needed – perhaps that Instagram post from ages ago – and delete them to make room for new memories.

    Can’t Find Enough Space? Consider a Fresh Start with Cloud Backups

    If, despite your efforts, you still can’t find the space you need, consider starting anew. Back up your data to a cloud service, giving you the freedom to delete unnecessary files and apps without losing anything important.

  • IT ministry withdraws compliance letter sent to Apple over iMessage platform

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: The IT ministry is learnt to have withdrawn a letter sent to iPhone maker Apple seeking compliance of iMessage platform with the new IT rules, according to a source.

    Apple has explained to the ministry that iMessage is a feature in its mobile device like every phone has for sending out messages and not an app which can be downloaded by any user.

    It also has less than 5 million users of iMessage which is another reason why it is out of the purview of Information Technology (IntermediaryGuidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.

    “Apple’s iMessage is not an app available that can be downloaded by anyone. It is a SMS like feature of the phone and hence Meity has withdrawn a letter issued to Apple for seeking compliance,” the source said.

    An Email query sent to the Ministry of Electronics and IT and Apple elicited no reply.

    The new IT rules came into force from May 26.

    The rule defines a social media platform which primarily or solely enables online interaction between two or more users and allows them to create, upload, share, disseminate, modify or access information using its services.

    Social media platforms having more than 5 million users in India need to comply with the new IT rules.

    They are required to appoint a chief compliance Officer, nodal contact person and a resident grievance officer and each of them should be resident of India.

  • WhatsApp will not work on these smartphones in 2021

    Come 2021, the widely popular messaging platform WhatsApp will stop working on a number of older iPhones and Android smartphones. Few may lose access altogether while others may not be able to use a few features on the Facebook-owned platform.

    Old smartphone users who have not upgraded to iOS 9 or above or Android 4.0.3 or above will not be able to run WhatsApp. It is advised by the makers of the app that the users should update their devices to these versions of their operating system to keep using it. The ones who can’t update will either have to buy a new smartphone or look for alternatives to WhatsApp.

    Users who are still holding on to the iPhone 4 or lower model will lose access. Similarly, if someone is using a Samsung Galaxy S2, he/she will not be able to use WhatsApp.

  • These may be the first new WhatsApp features that iPhone use&nbsp

    iPhone users are soon set to get an update of WhatsApp as the instant messaging app has submitted a new version of the iOS app that will come with a couple of new features, claims a report by WABetaInfo.

    As per the report, the app will soon be updated to version 2.21.10.23 — which apparently is the first beta dedicated to the new year — and as part of this, iPhone users will not only get new features but also get a few bug fixes.

    Talking about the new features first, WhatsApp is said to roll out support for joining missed group calls at any time. This means that even if the user has missed a call, they will be able to join the next time they open WhatsApp if the call isn’t over. Another new feature that WhatsApp is expected to roll out to iPhone users is the option to attach multiple images and videos. Essentially, if a user selects multiple images from the Photos app and then taps on “Export” and then on “Copy,” they will be able to paste the content in the chat bar.

  • These new features were added to WhatsApp, from payment to calling updates

    Facebook’s proprietary instant messaging app WhatsApp has added many new features in the last few days. The company has brought a better dark mode and new sticker pack from the cart. Through the cart feature, it has become even easier for users to shop through WhatsApp or order goods.

    Some fees have been added to the instant messaging app WhatsApp, so many features will be added in the coming days. At the same time from the new year, many Android and iPhone mobile phones will stop working on WhatsApp.

    The company has started the ‘WhatsApp Pay’ feature for all users last month. Through this, money can also be transacted through WhatsApp. This week, the company said that WhatsApp has partnered with State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank for payment service. That is, users will be able to use the accounts of these banks for payment on WhatsApp.

    WhatsApp is soon going to bring voice and video calling features on desktops and laptops. For this, the company has also started testing in beta mode. At present, WhatsApp users can avail voice and video calling only through the mobile app. According to the report, a separate window of call will pop up on WhatsApp web, through which users will be able to receive, reject or ignore the call.

    From the new year, WhatsApp will stop running in smartphones with operating systems older than Android 4.3 and iOS-9. WhatsApp stops supporting outdated iOS and Android smartphones every year. Customers who are using the old operating system, they need to upgrade their phone. WhatsApp has more than two billion users worldwide.

  • Apple’s bang offer is getting up to 63 thousand rupees in iPhone 12

    Apple has announced a great discount on its latest smartphone iPhone 12. The actual price of this phone is Rs 119900 but under the new trade-in scheme of the company you can get a discount of up to 63 thousand rupees on the iPhone 12. Apple has announced a huge discount on its most expensive smartphone iPhone 12. According to the company, you can buy iPhone 12 under trade-in scheme at an attractive discount of up to 63 thousand rupees. Let me tell you the actual price of iPhone 12 is Rs 1,19,900. On which you can get a maximum discount of 63 thousand rupees under the trade-in scheme of the company.

    According to Apple, in the trade-in scheme you have to give your old smartphone. Apple has also shared the details of the exchange price of the popular smartphone on its website, which you can check at apple.com/in/shop/trade-in. According to Apple, in addition to the new iPhone 12, apart from Apple, you can also give the smartphone of another company. How to buy new iPhone 12 under Apple’s trade-in scheme

    When you buy a new iPhone 12 phone under the trade-in scheme. So you have to share some information about your old smartphone. Like you have to tell the IMEI code of your old smartphone. Along with this, you will also have to give information about the condition of the smartphone and its storage capacity. When you will answer all these questions, then after that you can book iPhone 12 by cutting the fixed price of your smartphone.

    After booking the iPhone 12, an Apple employee will come to your home and check the condition of the old smartphone. If the condition of the phone will not match with the answers given by you online, then you will have to pay the full exemption given under the trade-in scheme.

  • iPhone 11, Samsung Galaxy M51 and other phones discounted on Amazon

    Amazon is currently offering discounts on several smartphones and saying that the offers will last until December 31. It is giving exchange offers, bank card offers and discounts as well. The e-commerce giant is selling the iPhone 11 for Rs 51,999, which is for the 64GB storage model. Apple originally launched the iPhone 11 for Rs 64,900 in India and now it is available at a much lower price on Amazon. The 128GB storage variant will cost Rs 58,999.

    The site is also giving up to Rs 1,750 instant discount on Yes Bank Credit Card EMI transactions, and up to Rs 1,500 instant discount on Bank of Baroda Credit Card EMI transactions. There is also up to Rs 11,050 off on exchange of your old phone. Flipkart, on the other hand, is offering the iPhone 11 for Rs 54,900, which is slightly higher than Amazon.

    If you missed Flipkart’s recent Apple Days sale, then you can avail Apple iPhone 12 series’ offers on Amazon too. The recently launched iPhone 12 is currently listed on Amazon for Rs 79,900. You can get a flat Rs 6,000 instant discount on HDFC Bank credit card, credit EMI and debit EMI transactions. This means that you will be able to buy the device for Rs 73,900. On the HDFC bank debit EMI transactions, Amazon is only giving Rs 1,500 discount. Apart from these offers, customers can also get up to Rs 11,050 off on exchange, which means that you will be able to purchase the latest iPhone 12 for less than Rs 70,000.