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Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
iOS 26 brings exclusive AI tools only to iPhone 15 pro series and newer model: From AI-powered live translation to AI-powered reminders
iOS 26 feature on iPhone 15 Pro: iOS 26 is already drawing attention in the rapidly changing world of smartphones, particularly among users of the iPhone 15 Pro. Apple's most recent software update redefines the term "smartphone experience" by offering a number of unique features designed to use state-of-the-art on-device intelligence. With features like AI-powered image editing, Genmoji creation, and smooth translation in FaceTime and Messages, iOS 26 is revolutionizing communication and creativity. Tech fans are giddy because, for users with the proper hardware, this software jump is a showcase of future-ready innovation rather than just an upgrade. Read on to learn how iOS 26 on the iPhone 15 Pro is influencing next-generation usability and why non-Pro users may feel left behind. iOS 26 features only for iPhone 15 Pro and newer model 1. AI-Assisted Real-Time Translation You must also be aware of the hardware requirements if you witnessed the amazing live translation feature during the WWDC 2025 keynote working on FaceTime, Messages, and Phone Calls. These iOS 26 features won't be available to users of the iPhone 13 or 14 Pro model. Any device from the iPhone 16 series or the iPhone 15 Pro is required. For everyone else, the translation option will either be lost or upgraded. 2. Screenshots of Visual AI The action button or camera control is required for Apple's version of Circle to Search to function, which relies on visual intelligence. Apple offers you the choice to utilize visual AI to analyze a photo and its contents once you capture a screenshot of a page or image. If you find something you like and want to purchase it online, you can use it. 3. New Shortcuts for AI Shortcuts is another AI function that is only available in the most recent models. The program allows you to summarize text, take pictures, and even use Apple AI to receive answers to your questions. As long as your iPhone can use its AI features, Apple is delivering this, though it might not be helpful to everyone. AI-Powered Reminders One of the AI enhancements included in the iOS 26 version is available for reminders. Based on the timings, Apple AI will analyze your emails, generate a new shopping list, and set various actions. Although it may not sound fancy, many people who use the iPhone 15 Pro or later models may find it handy. 4. Additional GenMoji Enhancements Apple is enabling users to build a new GenMoji by combining other emojis. You can use recommendations and prompts to experiment further, such as changing clothes or adding a new haircut. Additional features, such as generating a new background based on various effects like print, anime, or watercolour, are also supported by ChatGPT. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pine Labs, Meesho eye D-Street address; Rapido's food delivery outlook
Pine Labs, Meesho eye D-Street address; Rapido's food delivery outlook Want this newsletter delivered to your inbox? Also in the letter: Pine Labs gears up for Rs 5,000-6,000 crore IPO Why it matters: The details: IPO size: Rs 5,000-6,000 crore Rs 5,000-6,000 crore Target valuation: $4–5 billion (flat to last private round) $4–5 billion (flat to last private round) Bankers: Axis Capital, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Jefferies Axis Capital, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Jefferies FY24 revenue: Rs 1,743 crore (up around 10% YoY) Rs 1,743 crore (up around 10% YoY) FY24 loss before tax: Rs 339 crore (up around 50% YoY) Founding history: Adding context: Between the lines: Meesho to file draft IPO papers in coming weeks: Report Rapido will need to go all out to battle Zomato, Swiggy in food delivery, say brokerages Little impact: Measured response: Zoom out: Read our in-depth coverage of Rapido's food delivery entry: Sponsor ETtech Top 5 & Morning Dispatch! Why it matters: The opportunity: Reach a highly engaged audience of decision-makers. Boost your brand's visibility among the tech-savvy community. Custom sponsorship options to align with your brand's goals. What's next: Early investors await Meta-Scale deal windfall: Report Investors gains: Beneficiaries of the deal include Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, Tiger Global, and Accel. While the agreement is yet to be finalised, Meta is expected to pay $14-15 per share. Early backers, including Outlander VC, Y Combinator, and angel investors Greg Brockman and Nat Friedman, had reportedly invested at just 1–3 cents per share, according to Scale AI's Delaware charter. Tell me more: Meta is set to acquire a 49% stake in Scale. Most of the capital is expected to be used to pay dividends to shareholders, including current and former employees as well as venture investors. Once the deal closes, Scale AI's CEO Alexandr Wang and other employees are likely to join Meta's workforce. Also read: Google offers voluntary exit to US staff, including search and ad teams More details: In a memo, K&I head Nick Fox stated the VEP is intended for employees who are no longer 'energised' by their work or are struggling to meet expectations. Separately, some teams have asked employees living within 50 miles of a Google office to return to a hybrid work schedule. Previous round: Latest cuts: Liquid Glass meltdown as memes roast Apple for AI flops, stale tech Apple AI, iDud: All the hype: iPhone production slows but steadies in May at Rs 15,000 crore Looking back: Pine Labs plans to file its draft prospectus for its IPO by the end of June, while Meesho is likely to follow suit shortly after. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.■ Scale AI investors' payday■ Google offers voluntary exit■ Liquid Glass meltdownAmrish Rau, CEO, Pine LabsPine Labs is preparing to file its draft IPO papers with Sebi by the end of June, according to people familiar with the matter, as the fintech firm targets a public listing later this move places Pine Labs among the growing cohort of Indian fintech players heading for the public markets in 2025, alongside Groww and PhonePe . The planned offering follows its recent shift of domicile back to Labs was founded in 1998 by Lokvir Kapoor, Rajul Garg and Tarun Upadhyay. Originally a loyalty and card-based payments solution, the company pivoted in the late 2000s to focus on merchant Labs had confidentially filed for a US IPO in 2022, aiming to raise $500 million. However, it deferred the plan due to market by Peak XV Partners, Alpha Wave PayPal , and Vitruvian Partners , the company has steadily expanded into online payments, buy now, pay later (BNPL), account aggregation, and gift cards. It has used acquisitions such as Fave, Setu Mosambee , and Qwikcilver to fuel this Meesho is planning to confidentially file for its IPO in the next few weeks, according to a Bloomberg report. The SoftBank-backed etailer is looking to raise $700–800 million from the public company converted into a 'public limited' entity from a 'private limited' one, ET had reported on June 10 . It is in the process of redomiciling to India from the will face an uphill task in attracting customers as it enters the food delivery space with a commission structure that undercuts larger rivals by half, according to brokerages. However, it may not need to spend heavily on brand building, given the groundwork already laid by incumbents Zomato and and Swiggy remain deeply entrenched within both the restaurant and customer base, and Rapido poses only a limited threat, Kotak Institutional Equities the rollout is currently limited to Bengaluru, Bernstein expects no material impact on overall market share.A rapid food delivery scale-up by Rapido, potentially driven by aggressive discounts, could dent the financials of Zomato and Swiggy. In turn, the incumbents are likely to respond cautiously to protect their margins, said Karan Taurani of Elara and Swiggy currently enjoy take rates that are well above those of their global peers, according to HSBC Research. Kotak expects this metric to remain steady given the sector's muted growth so, Rapido and other challengers are unlikely to pose a threat to the incumbents' take Top 5 and Morning Dispatch are must-reads for India's tech and business leaders, including startup founders, investors, policy makers, industry insiders and Reach out to us at spotlightpartner@ to explore sponsorship Zuckerberg-led Meta is finalising a deal to invest $15 billion in Scale AI, in a move that would significantly strengthen its AI talent pool and deliver significant returns for early investors in both companies, according to The has rolled out a voluntary exit programme (VEP) for employees in the US, as part of its efforts to trim overall headcount. The move involves 'buyout packages'—severance offers designed to encourage staff to leave on their own offer spans multiple divisions, including Knowledge and Information (K&I), which covers search and ads, as well as central engineering, marketing, research, and January, Google extended a similar offer to employees in its Platforms and Devices division, which includes Android, Pixel, and Chrome. By April, the company laid off hundreds of employees from the same last month, Google let go of 200 employees from its global business Glass, Apple's headline act at its 2025 developers' conference, quickly became the punchline as the iPhone maker skipped over any major AI Research analyst Angelo Zino called this year's flagship software event "a dud" on the AI front. Barclays, which hadn't expected much, still came away 'slightly disappointed.''This feels like what ChatGPT thinks people want from Apple,' one X user as the biggest visual overhaul in over a decade, the glass-like interface was meant to dazzle. Instead, concerns about readability and accessibility dominated the conversation. One user even compared it to Windows Vista's translucent interface – and not in a flattering India vendors produced iPhones worth over Rs 15,000 crore in May, according to two market research firms and industry data. Output dipped slightly from the breakneck pace of the previous two months, yet stayed well above the Rs 10,000–11,000 crore monthly average in slight slowdown comes as US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on devices sold in the US but made overseas.
GSM Arena
02-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Apple to limit AI announcements at WWDC 25
We're officially one week away from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where Cupertino will announce its latest operating systems. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman posted some additional details ahead of the event, which include Apple's limited AI announcement, macOS 26's moniker and a new gaming app. WWDC 25 will mark one year since Apple formally announced Apple Intelligence (AI) features, which were severely delayed. Apple is expected to dial down on the AI announcements at this year's developers conference for obvious reasons. Apple will reportedly open up its Apple Foundation Models on-device AI to third-party developers. It will support up to 3 billion parameters and allow devs to implement AI features inside their apps. Gurman detailed that Apple's AI models will support text summarization and auto-correct features. iOS 26 will be one of the key announcements at the event. It's expected to arrive with a new battery power management mode, a revamped Translate app with Siri and AirPods integration. The update will also feature a big visionOS-inspired look, which was previously dubbed one of the biggest visual overhauls in iOS history. We're also getting AI features in Safari and Photos apps. Apple's long-awaited LLM Siri and enhanced Shortcuts app are not ready for preview. Sticking to its California landmarks theme, Apple is expected to name macOS 26 - Tahoe after the famous Lake Tahoe. The update is expected to bring a new visual identity, featuring a visionOS-inspired look. Apple is also allegedly offering a new centralized gaming app that will replace Apple Game Center. According to Gurman, Apple will ship its new gaming app across iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS. The new app is billed as 'a central place to access games' and will also offer Source (paywall)
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business Standard
Apple's inaugural AI-powered smart home hub may launch in 2025: Report
Apple is reportedly planning to launch its smart home display device by the end of this year, according to a new report by Bloomberg. The device, which is expected to function as a central hub for smart home products, was initially slated for a spring 2025 launch but has now been delayed. Bloomberg had previously reported that the delay may have been caused by challenges in developing new capabilities for Siri, which is expected to serve as the primary interface for the device. Apple's AI-powered version of Siri, originally planned for rollout with iOS 18.4, has been delayed, likely due to internal bugs discovered during testing. The new Siri is now expected to debut with the next iOS cycle instead. Apple AI Smart home hub: What to expect The smart home display is expected to serve as a HomeKit hub, allowing users to control other smart home devices directly from a single interface. According to reports, the device will feature a six-inch square touchscreen, thick bezels, and a front-facing camera for video calls. It may also come with a rechargeable battery, built-in speakers, and optional mounting accessories, including a wall bracket and a stand with integrated speakers. In terms of software, the display will reportedly feature a touch interface that blends elements from watchOS and iPhone's StandBy mode. It is expected to run a custom operating system and offer access to the App Store, enabling use of apps for media playback, web Browse, news, and more. The device is also said to support FaceTime, and offer integration with Notes, Calendar, and other core iOS services. Siri integration is anticipated to be central to the experience, allowing users to issue voice commands for controlling smart devices, launching apps, or accessing information. Other smart home devices: What to expect Beyond the smart home display, Apple is also said to be working on a robotic tabletop device, as per Bloomberg. This experimental product is expected to feature an iPad-like screen mounted on a robotic arm, capable of adjusting its position based on user behaviour and surroundings. The device would reportedly use AI to sense who is interacting with it, determine what they're doing, and identify who they're speaking to—enabling it to respond in a context-aware manner by moving or reorienting itself accordingly. According to the report, this robotic device is considered a major priority within Apple and could launch within the next one to two years.
News18
22-05-2025
- News18
Apple WWDC 2025 Confirmed For June: Here's The Full Event Schedule
Last Updated: Apple WWDC 2025 keynote will talk about the new iOS 19 version, Apple AI features and some surprising updates. Apple WWDC 2025 is next on the agenda for the tech circuit this year and the company has a big lineup scheduled for the developer conference next month. Apple WWDC 2025 dates were already confirmed, starting from June 9 when Tim Cook will be part of the WWDC 2025 keynote session. This is the event where we yearly see the new iOS, iPadOS and macOS versions announced and also their features are given a demo in front of the world. The WWDC 2025 is unlikely to be any different barring some few surprises if Apple plans to have them in store. The usual entries of the WWDC 2025 have been detailed and now Apple is giving us more in-depth information about the content that will be part of the event this year. The company will have a Platforms State of Union session after the big WWDC 2025 keynote, where the developers will be given a deep-dive about the new features and upgrades coming to its platforms. Apple is confirmed to have over 100 sessions with its experts and offering developers further insight into the new versions. Apple is also offering special access to the Developer Program and Developer Enterprise members who can reach out to Apple experts directly and even get one-on-one sessions to understand topics like Apple AI, Swift and more. Apple WWDC 2025 will be taking place from June 9 to June 13, 2025. The company has also confirmed the WWDC 2025 edition will be livestreamed online but giving a select group of people the opportunity to attend the event in person at the Apple Park in California. Apple WWDC 2025 will be available on the official Apple YouTube page and Events page. For this, macOS, iPadOS and watchOS will be equally important and their feature upgrades need to be in line with the iPhone additions. Apple AI is likely to grab the headlines but Siri AI is not expected to be part of the lineup this year as it struggles internally to compete with Google and OpenAI. First Published: May 22, 2025, 10:45 IST
