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1 mn 'Make in India' iPhones shipped in Q1 2022 as Apple grows 22%
According to data shared by market intelligence firm CyberMedia Research (CMR), iPhones in India registered an overall growth of 22 per cent in the Q1 2022, led by iPhone 12 and 13 sales. "Our insights point to the contribution of 'Make in India' iPhones in Q1 2022, increasing 50 per cent YoY. The contribution of newer generation iPhones, such as iPhone 13, is almost equal to iPhone 12," Prabhu Ram, Head- Industry Intelligence Group at CMR, told IANS.
I&B ministry blocks 16 YouTube news channels for spreading disinformation
Utilizing the emergency powers under the IT Rules, 2021, the Ministry vide two separate orders on April 22, issued directions for blocking of 16 YouTube based news channels and one Facebook account. The ministry noted that the content published by some of the India based YouTube channels referred to a community as terrorists, and incited hatred among the members of various religious communities.
World looking at India's digital prowess with respect: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Speaking at the annual lecture of the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), the minister said that we have reached a stage where every global leader looks at us with respect and awe, "not just in terms of our healthcare performance but also in terms of our economy bouncing back".
US firms supplying 40% parts in Honor smartphones as China struggles
The share of US components in Honor's latest 5G smartphone X30 has soared to 39 per cent, from just 10 per cent for the 30S model released in 2020 which was manufactured by Huawei, reports Nikkei Asia. It also means that China is struggling to develop next-generation electronics technologies for smartphones on its own.
Motorola launches affordable 'Moto G52' in India
The smartphone starts at Rs 14,499 for the 4GB+64GB storage option and Rs 15,499 for the 6GB+128GB storage option. "The Moto G52 comes with stereo speakers, a smooth ad-free Android 12 experience, IP52 water repellent design, 50MP quad camera system and power efficient performance with Snapdragon 680," the company said in a statement.
New Apple iMac with M3 chip to arrive next year
M3 chip is "already in the works" and is currently undergoing testing, reports AppleInsider, quoting Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. The report did not reveal the details of what the chip will offer but it won't launch until the end of next year at the earliest. As for the M2 roadmap, the report outlined the plan as an M2 release in a new MacBook Air, entry-level MacBook Pro and Mac mini.
AR-VR headset market in Asia-Pacific to grow by 51% in next 5 yrs
In 2021, the Asia Pacific AR/VR market for headsets Grew by 60 per cent, with shipments reaching 2.19 million units, according to the IDC. "With vendors pushing consumer-specific models and more quality content such as AAA games or assistant applications, consumer shipments should continue to grow in the long term," said Yexi Liao, market analyst for AR/VR and gaming research.
HP LaserJet Tank MFP 1005 printer boosts productivity for SMBs
The HP LaserJet Tank MFP 1005 features automatic duplex printing, a 40-sheet auto document feed support, and a 50,000-page long-life imaging drum to ensure consistent printing, even with daily use. In view of the significant growth of small and medium-sized businesses in recent years, the latest printer supports next generation of entrepreneurs and business owners by streamlining their print management.
Elon Musk aims to build high-speed hyperloop project
The Boring Company, a project to build underground highways to alleviate traffic congestion, last week raised $675 million in its Series C round, taking its valuation up to $5.7 billion. "In the coming years, Boring Co will attempt to build a working Hyperloop," Musk said in a tweet. "From a known physics standpoint, this is the fastest possible way of getting from one city centre to another for distances less than 2,000 miles. Starship is faster for longer journeys," he added.
Cloud is now the fundamental backbone of any enterprise: HCL Tech CTO
Actively involved in the product and technology strategy, Kumar who is also the Chief Product Officer and is responsible for all Cloud and tech OEM ecosystem business units for HCL, said that in order to stay ahead in the "techade", companies need to adopt five core new-age technologies.
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