New record! Apple’s India vendors export .5 billion components to China; may reach .5 billion under ECMS – The Times of India

New record! Apple’s India vendors export $2.5 billion components to China; may reach $3.5 billion under ECMS – The Times of India

Experts say the surge in electronics exports represents an unexpected boost from the smartphone production-linked incentive scheme. (AI image) In a big achievement for the government’s electronics component manufacturing scheme (ECMS), Apple’s India vendors have already exported a record $2.5 billion components to China. The development also signals a shift from the earlier pattern, where…

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Two months after announcing Gemini deal for Siri, Apple hires ex-Google executive to head AI push – The Times of India

Two months after announcing Gemini deal for Siri, Apple hires ex-Google executive to head AI push – The Times of India

Apple has hired Lilian Rincon, a veteran Google executive who spent nearly a decade helping build and oversee some of the company’s most prominent AI and consumer products. She will take the role of Vice President of Product Marketing for Artificial Intelligence at the iPhone maker, and will report directly to Apple’s marketing chief Greg…

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India prepares to add new incentives under its flagship PLI scheme for smartphone companies; likely to boost Apple and Samsung – The Times of India

India prepares to add new incentives under its flagship PLI scheme for smartphone companies; likely to boost Apple and Samsung – The Times of India

The growth in local production, especially in smartphones, was supported by the government’s PLI scheme. (AI image) The Indian government is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of its flagship smartphone manufacturing incentive programme. The ‘revamped’ flagship Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for smartphones will tie government subsidies to exports and the use of locally produced components…

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Apple iPhone 17e with A19 chip launched in India for Rs 64,999: All you need to know | – The Times of India

Apple iPhone 17e with A19 chip launched in India for Rs 64,999: All you need to know | – The Times of India

Apple unveils the iPhone 17e, its most affordable model, starting at Rs 64,900 in India. This budget-friendly device boasts MagSafe wireless charging, the powerful A19 chip, and double the base storage. With a refined design and enhanced camera capabilities, it offers significant upgrades for consumers seeking value. Apple has officially launched the iPhone 17e—the most…

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Donald Trump at WEF Davos: US President projects 0 billion in tariff revenue; claims bigger inflows next year – The Times of India

Donald Trump at WEF Davos: US President projects $600 billion in tariff revenue; claims bigger inflows next year – The Times of India

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States is set to receive around $600 billion in tariff revenue, adding that the figure is expected to be “much more than that” next year. Trump made the remarks while addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit…

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Google sends ‘assurance’ to iPhone users after Gemini deal with Apple; says: Apple Intelligence will continue to run on … – The Times of India

Google sends ‘assurance’ to iPhone users after Gemini deal with Apple; says: Apple Intelligence will continue to run on … – The Times of India

Apple and Google recently shared a ‘joint statement’ for the first time to announce a significant partnership. As part of the partnership, Google’s Gemini AI model will enable a more personalised Siri experience on Apple iPhones later this year. The statement was published on a post on ‘News from Google’ with the caption ‘Joint Statement’,…

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Madhuri Dixit opens up about her sons’ career choices: ‘My younger one Ryan is not interested in this whole film circus, Arin is working at Apple’ | – The Times of India

Madhuri Dixit opens up about her sons’ career choices: ‘My younger one Ryan is not interested in this whole film circus, Arin is working at Apple’ | – The Times of India

As her web series Mrs. Deshpande releases, Madhuri Dixit has opened up about her sons’ career interests, revealing that neither Arin nor Ryan is keen on entering the film industry. In a recent interview, the actor shared how her children view Bollywood and why they have chosen paths far removed from the limelight. ‘The older…

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More than 10 top Apple executives have joined rivals in the past few months; What’s ‘behind’ the toughest talent ‘crisis’ iPhone maker is facing – The Times of India

More than 10 top Apple executives have joined rivals in the past few months; What’s ‘behind’ the toughest talent ‘crisis’ iPhone maker is facing – The Times of India

Apple is facing its most severe talent crisis in decades as a wave of departures reshapes the company’s leadership structure and threatens its competitive position in artificial intelligence. The crisis runs deeper than executive departures; several dozen engineers have departed the company for OpenAI and Meta, creating a talent exodus at iPhone maker. The scale…

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