Is India ready for the AI revolution? The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, from generative AI tools to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, are transforming industries across the nation. From fintech's burgeoning use of AI-powered fraud detection to the agricultural sector's embrace of precision farming technologies, the impact is undeniable. This week saw a major breakthrough in indigenous 5G technology development, signaling India's growing prowess in the global tech landscape. But alongside this progress comes the crucial discussion surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of AI deployment. How will India navigate these challenges and harness the transformative power of technology for inclusive growth? Explore the latest developments in Indian tech, from the rise of digital payments to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, and discover how innovation is shaping the nation's future. Stay informed with Abtak.com – your gateway to understanding the tech revolution reshaping India.
New Delhi, June 8: Apple is likely to introduce its next iPhone lineup, the iPhone 17 series in September 2025. Reports suggest the company will unveil four models this year. These may include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a brand-new model expected to be called the iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to feature a more compact design and is said to replace the Plus model. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be Apple's slimmest iPhone so far, with reports suggesting a thickness of 5.5mm. To achieve this ultra-thin design, Apple may introduce some major changes, which may include the possible removal of the USB-C port and other physical connectors. Apple usually announces its new iPhones in September, and 2025 is likely to follow the same pattern. The iPhone 17 series could be unveiled between September 11 and 13. Motorola Edge 60 Launch in India on June 10, Colour Option Revealed; Check Expected Price, Specifications and Features. Apple is reportedly working to introduce faster wireless charging with its upcoming iPhone 17 series. The company may launch two updated MagSafe chargers, listed under model numbers A3502 and A3503. These accessories are said to support up to 50W wireless charging and may be certified under the Qi 2.2 standard. The certification suggests improved charging speeds, which could be a key feature of the new iPhone lineup expected later this year. The upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to bring several hardware upgrades across its models. As per reports, the standard iPhone 17 may run on the A18 chip, while the new iPhone 17 Air is likely to be powered by the more A19 chip. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models could feature the A19 Pro chip. The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to come with a 6.6-inch display. The iPhone 17 and the Pro model may offer 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max could feature a 6.9-inch display. iPhone 17 series camera setup will also vary across the lineup but all models may include a 24MP front camera. The iPhone 17 might include a dual-camera setup, while the Air model is said to come with a single 48MP rear lens. The Pro and Pro Max models are expected to feature triple 48MP rear cameras. WWDC 2025 Event: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Likely To Unveil Major Software Updates and New Features; Check Details. As per reports, the base model iPhone 17 could start at around INR 89,900. The iPhone 17 Air is likely to be positioned as a slimmer option, which may be priced at approximately INR 99,900. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to cost around INR 1,39,900, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max might come at a price of INR 1,64,900. These prices are based on early estimates and may vary at launch.
Hyderabad: UK-based Nothing Technology Limited launched its first-ever flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), in India. The latest device features a 1.5K AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup. It packs a 5,150mAh battery with 65W fast charging support and runs Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15. The new handset comes with a transparent back panel and a unique design, and ditches the iconic Glyph interface, replacing it with Glyph Matrix. The Glyph Matrix is a programmable mini-LED screen that can show time, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Foxconn, the main iPhone maker for Apple, has sent over 300 Chinese engineers and technicians back home from its factories in southern India. This decision started around two months ago, just as Apple was stepping up its efforts to move production away from China. The sudden loss of skilled workers could slow Apple's growth plans in India, especially as the company prepares to start making the iPhone 17 series in 2025. The reasons behind this recall are not clear. Neither Foxconn nor Apple have explained the decision. Industry insiders think it may be linked to China's push to co ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian-origin business executive Sabih Khan, 58, has been appointed the new chief operating officer of Apple, the tech giant said in a statement on July 8. Praising Khan's commitment and dedication, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said that Khan will make an exceptional chief operating officer. Khan has been with Apple for 30 years. Currently serving as Apple's senior vice president of operations, Khan oversees the company's operations and global supply chain. Announcing Khan's appointment, Apple said that it was part of a long-planned succession. The iPhone maker said in a statement, "Apple ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 3: Apple is expected to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first-ever foldable iPhone by 2026. The tech giant delivers premium design and innovation in their products, is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone that could bring a significant shift to its product line. While details remain limited, multiple reports suggest that Apple is focusing on durability, user experience, and integration of advanced features. For several years, there have been many rumours and leaks about the possibility of the first foldable iPhone. It appears that Apple is now looking to t ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 6: Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 17 series in September 2025, with speculation indicating a release window between September 8 and 10. The series will reportedly include four models the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Among them, the iPhone 17 Air may replace the previous Plus model and it is expected to stand out as Apple's slimmest phone. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to have a thickness of about 5.5mm, achieved by removing the USB-C port and other physical connectors. It reflects a strategic evolution in Apple's product design. Addi ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 15: Following a successful debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year, VinFast Auto India -- the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle leader VinFast -- has officially opened bookings today for its premium electric SUVs, the VF 7 and VF 6, across the Indian market. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. These models will be officially launched for public sale in August, following the inauguration of the company's plant in Thoothukudi, with deliv ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that Mumbai, which is the entertainment capital of the country, will become the global hub of creative economy. He was speaking at the inauguration of Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) and NFDC campus in the presence of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Information Technology and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and state Minister for Cultural Affairs and Information Technology Ashish Shelar. CM Fadnavis praised the Central government's initiative for the grand international conf ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Kharagpur: A day after 21-year-old Ritam Mondal was found hanging in his hostel room, IIT Kharagpur authorities on Saturday have decided to set up a student-led task force at the wing level of every hostel. This initiative aims to ensure that students themselves remain vigilant about their peers and can report any noticeable behavioural changes to the hall council and hall management committee for prompt action.It is the fourth death in seven months and the fifth in a year that the premier institute has witnessed. IIT Kharagpur has 21 hostels, 16 for boys and five for girls, accommodating more ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Motorola on Wednesday launched the new Razr 60 smartphone in India. The clamshell-foldable device comes with a 6.9-inch pOLED main screen and a 3.6-inch pOLED cover display. Featuring an IP48 certification for dust and water resistance, the phone draws power from a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset and packs a 4,500mAh battery with 30W TurboPower charging support. Other highlights of the device include a 50MP dual rear camera setup and a 32MP selfie camera. Motorola Razr 60 price in India, availability The Motorola Razr 60 comes in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10: iPhone 17 series is expected to launch globally in September 2025, with a possible announcement event scheduled between September 8 and 10. The lineup will reportedly include four models, the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 series is expected to offer major upgrades in performance, imaging features, display technology, and wireless charging. The iPhone 17 Air could be Apple's thinnest phone ever, replacing the iPhone 16 Plus in the lineup. At approximately 5.5mm thick, the iPhone 17 Air may remove the USB-C port and other physi ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 18 (ANI): Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcement of free electricity up to 125 units, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that whatever schemes the Congress party is giving in Karnataka, the entire country is following it. Speaking to the media, Shivakumar emphasised that in the entire country, Congress Party has stood for the welfare of the people. After independence, till today, whenever the Congress Party is in power, either in the Central or state government, it has given various schemes, such as pension, woman and ch ...Read More >
The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, expected in 2025, may feature significant design and performance upgrades. Leaks suggest a return to aluminium frames, replacing the titanium used in previous models, alongside a revamped rectangular camera module made of aluminium. The Pro models might also sport a hybrid rear panel with aluminium and glass for enhanced durability and aesthetics. Performance upgrades include the A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC's 3nm process, promising faster speeds and better efficiency. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could feature 12GB of RAM, marking a first for Apple’s flagship ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on the regulatory framework for the sale of foreign telecom service providers' (TSP) SIM/eSIM cards for the use in machine-to-machine and IoT devices meant for export purposes, as per a statement from TRAI. Earlier, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, in September 2024, had requested TRAI to provide recommendations under relevant sections of TRAI Act, on terms and conditions for issue and renewal of no objection certificate (NOC) for import! sale ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tesla has launched its operations in India with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, featuring the Model Y and Model 3. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the inauguration of the 4,000 sq ft showroom, which carries a monthly rental of Rs. 35 lakh. The experience centre is strategically located near the Apple flagship store, and a grand inaugural event is anticipated following this soft launch. Customers interested in the Model Y or Model 3 will need to visit the Mumbai showroom to place orders. Tesla has imported the vehicles fully assembled from ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17: Apple has set a new benchmark in smartphone manufacturing in India, achieving its fastest-ever growth in iPhone production as well as exports during the first half of 2025, the government said on Thursday. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) took to social media platform X to celebrate the achievement, posting, "Apple harvests record iPhone output from its India orchard," highlighting the country's growing role in global tech manufacturing. According to data by market research firm Canalys, iPhone production in India jumped 53 per cent year-on-year (YoY) between January and ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 20: Vivo is expected to launch its next smartphone from the V-series soon in India. The Vivo V60 launch in India may take place in August 2025. The upcoming Vivo V60 is expected to deliver multiple improvements over its predecessor, the Vivo V50, which launched in India in February this year. Vivo recently launched the Vivo X200 FE in India. It now seems to be preparing for the debut of another smartphone with a focus on photography, possibly the upcoming Vivo V60. As per reports, the Vivo V60 is expected to be available in three colour options, which are said to be Moonlit Bl ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bombay High Court has now got its fifth bench, located in Kolhapur. The HC bench at Kolhapur will start functioning from Aug 18, as stated in a notification issued on Friday."I, Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, with the approval of the Governor of Maharashtra, appoint Kolhapur as a place at which Judges and Division Courts of the High Court may also sit, with effect from August 18, 2025," the notification dated Aug 1 said. The other benches of the HC are at Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Goa, apart from the principal bench in Mumbai.Lawyers and bar associa ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 13: OPPO is expected to launch its latest foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N5 soon. The Find N5 is anticipated to launch in February 2025. Early reports suggest the OPPO Find N5 might be the thinnest foldable phone upon its debut, and it may set a new benchmark for design and innovation for the smartphone industry. OPPO has yet to confirm full details, but rumours have provided information on key features of the OPPO Find N5. As per reports, the smartphone could transform foldable technology with its ultra-thin build and upgraded features. Speculation points to its debut ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Apple appears to be getting ready to expand its retail footprint in Mumbai with a second retail store in the city. According to documents accessed by real estate data firms CRE Matrix and Propstack, the tech giant has rented over 12,616 square feet of retail space in Borivali (East), a suburb in Mumbai, for a long-term lease of 10 years and 10 months. The upcoming store, reportedly located on the ground floor of Oberoi Realty's Sky City Mall, will be the fourth Apple Store in India. The company already owns two operational stores in the country -- one in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mobiles Costing Up to INR 1.63 Lakh', Claims Delhi Minister Ashish Sood. According to the official re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 10: Motorola, India's best# 5G smartphone brand, announces the launch of the moto g35 5G to disrupt the affordable 5G smartphone market. This smartphone launched as the segment's fastest* 5G with the segment's highest 12 5G bands and supports VoNR connectivity, 4x4 MIMO, and 4 Carrier aggregation for a seamless and future-ready 5G experience. The moto g35 5G is compatible with all 5G network operators including Airtel and Jio, supporting both NSA and SA 5G networks, making it a TRUE 5G device. It has been officially validated by Techarc as India's fastest 5G smartph ...Read More >
Bengaluru, December 11: Flipkart-subsidiary Myntra was recently cheated by fraudsters who allegedly stole over one crores rupees this year during March and June. The scammers attacked the e-commerce company by exploiting some loopholes related to the Myntra policy and looted the money. The firm reported a loss of INR 1.1 crore in Bengaluru and INR 50 crore nationwide as the scammers abused the complaints and refund options. According to the reports, the crooks who ran the Myntra refund scam were traced back to Jaipur, Rajasthan. Most of them ordered expensive products online, such as branded ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Despite US President Donald Trump's regular rants about Apple's manufacturing in India, company CEO Tim Cook on Thursday confirmed what is generally now more or less known - the "majority" of iPhones sold in the US in the past quarter were Made in India. China - the erstwhile production giant - is only playing a second fiddle and is used more to service non-US markets.Cook, speaking to analysts post the company's quarterly results, said India has been the mainstay when it comes to producing iPhones for the US, while Vietnam is the location for making other products for America such ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) Apple is very keen on India where it has seen record business during the December quarter with iPhone emerging as the top-selling smartphone model, a top company official said on Friday. During the company's earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said India offers a huge growth opportunity for the company. "We have had great results in the emerging market. I am particularly keen on India. India has set a December quarter record. iPhone was top selling in India for the quarter. It is the second-largest smartphone market in the world and third largest for PCs and tablets. So ...Read More >
Hyderabad: July is going to be an action-packed month for smartphone enthusiasts in India as brands like Nothing, Motorola, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and others are set to launch new devices. This month will also see the announcement of Nothing Phone (3), Carl Pei-led brand's first-ever flagship smartphone; Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Flip 7, next-gen flagship smartphones from South Korean giant Samsung; and the arrival of Vivo X200 FE in India. Let's take a look at the major smartphones scheduled to launch in India in July 2025. Nothing Phone (3): July 1 The Nothing Phone (3) is scheduled to laun ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15th July, 2025 so students are advised to prepare accordingly. The exam will start at 10:30 AM and wil ...Read More >
'India should look to add an extra bowler' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane has a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill- play an extra bowler in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI/X As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances. His solution? A fourth specialist bowler -- even if it comes at the cost of batting depth. Now in England, and having witnessed India's narrow defeat at Lord's, the veteran batter has a piece of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The recall of Chinese employees from the Foxconn India factory, which manufactures Apple iPhones, won't impact mobile production in India, said a senior government official. The official added that it is, in fact, an opportunity for India. "I would look at it more as an opportunity. If the workers want to go back, it's between the company and the workers. They will have to make arrangements to ensure the work continues -- production won't be impacted. We facilitated their visas," said the senior official from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Techno ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the proposal to rename Islampur in Sangli district as Ishwarpur in Maharashtra reflects India ongoing cultural renaissance. He said that it marks an effort to restore historical identities that were once deliberately erased. Speaking to the media on Friday, Shekhawat said, There were many of our subjects, places, history books, and incidents, which were intentionally erased, or attempts were made to erase them. Now that they are coming alive again, and India is going through a ...Read More >