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WhatsApp has introduced new features including AI-powered photo editing, cross-platform chat transfer from iOS to Android, dual-account support on iPhone and improved storage management tools aimed at making chats easier to manage.

In 2025, Apple’s iPhone became India’s top export, with $23 billion shipped, driven by PLI incentives and supply chain diversification. Smartphones led exports, as India emerged as a major producer, while Apple expanded manufacturing, retail presence, and revenue growth

Apple has expanded its AppleCare+ plans in India, introducing flexible monthly and annual subscriptions and adding theft and loss coverage for iPhone. The plan includes 24/7 support, battery replacement, and unlimited accidental damage repairs starting at Rs 799.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, set for late 2026, could reshape the premium foldable smartphone market. Samsung, Motorola, and Google are expanding their portfolios, while Apple’s entry is expected to boost consumer awareness and accelerate replacement demand.

Apple’s iPhone 17 series has seen strong pre-orders in India, driven by rising local manufacturing, expanded retail presence, and a design refresh. The base model now offers higher storage at launch

Apple’s iOS 26 developer beta is now available, featuring a new Liquid Glass design. The public beta is expected later this month, with the full release likely by mid-September. iOS 26 may bring UI changes and updates to Messages, CarPlay and more

Apple also previewed iPadOS 26 taking a huge leap forward and pushing the unique capabilities and versatility of iPad even further.

A ‘Made in US’ Apple iPhone can cost a whopping $3,500 (more than Rs 2,98,000) in the absence of a fully-integrated supply chain in the country, according to top analysts

Dan Ives, global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities, told CNN that the notion of producing iPhones entirely within the U.S. is a “fictional tale.” He also cautioned that attempting to recreate Apple’s intricate Asian supply chain domestically would lead to significantly higher production costs.

"India is rapidly emerging as a global center for high-tech manufacturing, driven by progressive initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the consistent efforts of the Indian government," Chandrasekhar stated in a post on X.

WhatsApp regularly introduces new features and updates, making it easy to overlook some of the useful tools available. To help you stay updated, we’ll be sharing regular summaries of the latest enhancements, settings, and functionalities. In today’s roundup, we’re highlighting recent additions designed to enhance your chats, calls, and overall Channels experience.

The iPhone SE 4 is set to feature a refreshed design similar to the iPhone 14, boasting a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, flat edges, and a notch. Additionally, it will ditch the classic Lightning port in favor of a USB-C connection, enhancing accessory compatibility.

One of the most anticipated features is the long-awaited 120Hz ProMotion display. After years of waiting, Apple is finally introducing this high-refresh-rate technology, previously exclusive to the Pro models, across all iPhone 17 variants. This ensures a smoother, more responsive experience whether you're scrolling or gaming.

This time, the company is exporting newly-launched iPhone 16 models from India, apart from the other popular models in its 15 and 14 series

Tech giant reported revenue of $94.9 billion in July-September period, up 6 per cent from a year ago

The iPhone exports from India surged to cross $10 billion in 2023-24 from $6.27 billion in 2022-23. Overall, the iPhone maker's India operations reached $23.5 billion in value in the last fiscal (FY24).

New Apple retail stores are set to open in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, although no timeline has been established yet. Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail, expressed excitement about expanding their presence in India, stating, "We are inspired by the creativity and passion of our customers across this country as we build our teams for more store openings."

Analysts say more Indians are buying new iPhones rather than going for older generation devices, as purchasing power increased in country

As per trade experts, the demand has been at a new high owing to attractive financing offers, trade-in schemes and a growing craze to own most advanced iPhones ever made

At Apple BKC, customers from various cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagpur, Indore, Bengaluru, Goa, Nashik and Nanded waited overnight to make purchases