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One in 5 iPhones made globally in FY25 came out of India amid record domestic sales

The company's India revenue has climbed nearly eightfold over the past decade, driven mainly by iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and accessories, with services remaining a small single‑digit share of total sales.

Nov 21, 2025

AI projected to drive 20 pc of India's IT and tech companies' revenues by 2030

AI adoption is playing a key role in improving unit economics, with leading businesses in India experiencing 200–400 bps margin expansion from AI-driven operations automation. Profitable digital firms are already seeing a 15–20 per cent valuation re-rating in CY25, the firm noted.

Nov 20, 2025

New WhatsApp Feature: Monthly Message Limit Being Tested to Reduce Spam

WhatsApp vulnerability exposed data of 3.5 billion users, no 'malicious exploitation'

But what makes the discovery even more troubling is that a similar warning had been issued eight years ago. In 2017, a security researcher had flagged the absence of limits on the number of phone number checks a user could perform-a gap that made large-scale scraping possible.

Nov 20, 2025

Apple expands AppleCare+ in India, introduces Theft and Loss coverage with new flexible plans

Apple said the updated plans aim to make device protection easier and more affordable. "AppleCare gives our customers peace of mind knowing that their products are protected and supported by Apple experts," said Kaiann Drance, Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing.

Nov 19, 2025

Jio unveils key enhancements to Jio Gemini AI for all Unlimited 5G users

With this expansion, every eligible Jio Unlimited 5G user can enjoy 18 months of the Gemini Pro Plan, valued at Rs 35,100, absolutely free, reinforcing Jio's commitment to democratising advanced AI access for every Indian.

Nov 19, 2025

Apple Arcade's December drop: SpongeBob, NARUTO, PowerWash Simulator join roster

Apple Arcade closes out the year with a power-packed lineup featuring SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2, PowerWash Simulator, Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition, Subway Surfers+, and NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM+, promising iPhone gamers a holiday season full of action, nostalgia, and fun.

Nov 13, 2025

Make in India booster: iPhone exports hit record about $10 billion in April-Sep

India's smartphone market at 5-year high, Apple logs highest-ever quarterly shipments

The iPhone 16 remained the most-shipped smartphone in India during the quarter, contributing 5 per cent of total market shipments, while the newly launched iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air saw a record-breaking debut, accounting for 16 per cent of Apple's Q3 shipments — the strongest launch-quarter performance for any iPhone since 2021.

Nov 11, 2025

World Backup Day: India's DPDP Act to enable Indian firms align with global standards

North Korea-backed hackers deploy new malware-led cyberattack: Report

The group, believed to be affiliated with Pyongyang-sponsored groups Kimsuky or APT37, infiltrated victims' smartphones and PCs through malware distributed via KakaoTalk and stole account information for Google and major domestic IT services, according to the report by the Genians Security Center (GSC), a South Korean cybersecurity institute.

Nov 10, 2025

Third-party apps get a sleek makeover with Apple's Liquid Glass technology

Liquid Glass effect: Apple features redesigned third-party apps

The US tech giant launched iPhone 17 on September 9, featuring the new Center Stage front camera, a 48MP Fusion Main camera with an optical-quality 2x Telephoto; and a new 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera that captures expansive scenes and macro photography in more detail.

Nov 8, 2025

Maharashtra becomes India's first state to partner with Elon Musk's Starlink, CM Fadnavis announces

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a partnership with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited to establish satellite-based internet services, becoming the first Indian state to formally collaborate with the American company.

Nov 5, 2025

Apple plans to notify 1 million people about hypertension through Apple Watch

The groundbreaking hypertension notifications feature -- available on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra 3 -- alerts users if signs of chronic high blood pressure are detected.

Oct 31, 2025

Samsung expands Galaxy AI to support 22 languages, adds Gujarati and Filipino

Galaxy AI includes several smart features that make daily communication easier. The Live Translate feature enables real-time, two-way voice and text translation during phone calls, making cross-border conversations smoother.

Oct 30, 2025

Grokipedia will exceed Wikipedia by several orders of magnitude in breadth, depth and accuracy: Elon Musk

Developed by xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence company and the creator of the chatbot Grok, Grokipedia is an AI-powered encyclopedia that aims to challenge what Musk calls a "woke" and biased Wikipedia.

Oct 29, 2025

OpenAI's big bet on India: Free ChatGPT Go access for 1 year starting Nov 4

ChatGPT Go is free for 1 year starting Nov 4 for Indian users; here's how to avail offer

ChatGPT Go is OpenAI's recently launched subscription plan that gives users access to many of the platform's advanced features, including higher message limits, more image generation, longer memory, and the ability to upload more files and images.

Oct 28, 2025

Apple's first foldable iPhone coming in 2026 — could change the way we use phones

According to the Counterpoint Research report, Apple's entry would instantly expand consumer awareness and accelerate replacement demand across high-income segments. Given Apple's ecosystem influence, its launch year could dramatically reshape brand dynamics, lifting total market volumes.

Oct 25, 2025

ChatGPT Atlas: All about Google Chrome's rival

ChatGPT Atlas: Google Chrome's rival is here and here's everything you need to know

The new-tab page doubles as both a chat window and a traditional search bar, allowing users to browse websites, get AI-generated answers, and view regular search results -- all in one place.

Oct 22, 2025

Samsung Electronics to use its own Exynos chip in upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphones

According to the sources, the company's in-house tests show strong performance from the Exynos 2600 compared with competitors, and the company believes the chip compares favorably with Apple Inc.'s A19 Pro used in the iPhone 17 Pro models.

Oct 21, 2025

Making of Apple's Diwali Reel that took over the internet — shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max

The viral Diwali reel, filmed entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, brings India's cherished tradition of rangoli to life as a vibrant, moving artwork.

Oct 21, 2025

Phone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max launched

Apple eyes $4 trillion market valuation amid robust iPhone 17 series sales

Apple shares surged to an all-time high at $262.9 on Monday (US time). This took the company to a market valuation of nearly $3.9 trillion. Data from Counterpoint Research showed that the iPhone 17 series outperformed its predecessor in early sales globally, especially in key markets like China and the US.

Oct 21, 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook shares 'stunning' Diwali image by Mumbai-based photographer

"Wishing a joyful and healthy Diwali to all celebrating around the world! Thanks to Apeksha Maker for sharing this stunning photo taken on iPhone 17 Pro Max," he wrote.

Oct 20, 2025

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Articles by IBT Technology Desk

One in 5 iPhones made globally in FY25 came out of India amid record domestic sales

AI projected to drive 20 pc of India's IT and tech companies' revenues by 2030

WhatsApp vulnerability exposed data of 3.5 billion users, no 'malicious exploitation'

Apple expands AppleCare+ in India, introduces Theft and Loss coverage with new flexible plans

Jio unveils key enhancements to Jio Gemini AI for all Unlimited 5G users

Apple Arcade's December drop: SpongeBob, NARUTO, PowerWash Simulator join roster

India's smartphone market at 5-year high, Apple logs highest-ever quarterly shipments

North Korea-backed hackers deploy new malware-led cyberattack: Report

Liquid Glass effect: Apple features redesigned third-party apps

Maharashtra becomes India's first state to partner with Elon Musk's Starlink, CM Fadnavis announces

Apple plans to notify 1 million people about hypertension through Apple Watch

Samsung expands Galaxy AI to support 22 languages, adds Gujarati and Filipino

Grokipedia will exceed Wikipedia by several orders of magnitude in breadth, depth and accuracy: Elon Musk

ChatGPT Go is free for 1 year starting Nov 4 for Indian users; here's how to avail offer

Apple's first foldable iPhone coming in 2026 — could change the way we use phones

ChatGPT Atlas: Google Chrome's rival is here and here's everything you need to know

Samsung Electronics to use its own Exynos chip in upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphones

Making of Apple's Diwali Reel that took over the internet — shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple eyes $4 trillion market valuation amid robust iPhone 17 series sales

Apple CEO Tim Cook shares 'stunning' Diwali image by Mumbai-based photographer

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