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iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 began rolling out on Monday as the latest software updates for iPhone and iPad. Apple says the update includes fixes for vulnerabilities affecting the company's Neural Engine, the Find My service, and kernel-level patches for flaws that would allow malicious users to remotely compromise the security of an affected device. The Cupertino company also rolled out macOS 13.5, watchOS 9.6, and tvOS 16.6 with important fixes for security flaws, weeks ahead of the expected release of Apple's major software version updates, including iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. The update to iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5 , tvOS 16.6 , and watchOS 9.6 is now available to download on compatible devices and Apple has recommended that users download its latest software updates, which include important security fixes. You can open the Settings app on compatible devices and tap — or click — on General  >  Software Update  >  Download and Install , then conn...

Spotify Technology on Monday raised prices for its premium plans across several countries including the United States and United Kingdom, as the music-streaming company looks to boost profitability in an uncertain economy.  The move will result in a $1 (nearly Rs. 80) price increase for Spotify's US plans, with the premium single now starting at $10.99 (nearly Rs. 900), duo at $14.99 (nearly Rs. 1,230), family at $16.99 (nearly Rs. 1,390) and the student plan at $5.99 (nearly Rs. 490).  Spotify has moved in recent months to boost margins with hundreds of layoffs and a restructuring of the podcast unit, which it had built up with billions of dollars in investment. The price increases come at a time when streaming services, both audio and video, are under rising investor pressure to boost profitability after years of prioritizing user growth.  Rivals services from Apple and Amazon.com and Tidal have all increased prices this year, while YouTube also hiked prices last...

Alphabet 's Google violated a software developer's patent rights with its remote-streaming technology and must pay $338.7 million (nearly Rs. 2,770 crore) in damages, a federal jury in Waco, Texas decided on Friday. The jury found that Google's Chromecast and other devices infringe patents owned by Touchstream Technologies related to streaming videos from one screen to another, a court representative said on Monday. Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda said on Monday that the company will appeal the verdict and has "always developed technology independently and competed on the merits of our ideas." Attorneys for New York-based Touchstream did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. Touchstream, which also does business as Shodogg, said in its 2021 lawsuit that founder David Strober invented technology in 2010 to "move" videos from a small device like a smartphone to a larger device like a television. According to the complaint, G...

Apple is asking suppliers to produce about 85 million units of the iPhone 15 this year, roughly in line with the year before, according to people familiar with the matter.   The Cupertino, California-based company is aiming to hold shipments steady despite tumult in the global economy and a projected decline in the overall smartphone market. It's likely to increase revenue overall because Apple is considering raising the price for Pro models, said the people, asking not to be named because the targets aren't public.  The fortunes of Apple, the world's most valuable company, reverberate through the global economy, driving business for thousands of suppliers and fuelling employment for millions from the US and China to Vietnam and India. Its shares have surged almost 50 percent this year, pushing its market capitalization to $3 trillion (roughly Rs. 2,45,45,295 crore).   Apple and its rivals are grappling with sharp declines in demand for electronics from smartphones t...

Realme C51 has been unveiled by the Chinese smartphone maker in Taiwan. The handset is available in two colour options — Carbon Black and Mint Green and comes in a single RAM and storage configuration. It is equipped with a 6.7-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC charging support. The phone has a 50-megapixel primary camera. It is equipped with an octa-core processor. Meanwhile, the Realme C51 has also been tipped to debut in the Indian market soon with similar specifications. Realme C51 price, availability Realme C51 price is set at TWD 3,990 (roughly Rs. 10,400) for the sole 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The smartphone comes in Carbon Black and Mint Green colour options. It is available for sale via the Realme Taiwan official store . While Realme is yet to announce plans to launch the handset in other markets, the new Realme C51 is tipped to debut in the Indian market soon. Tipster Paras Guglani (Twitter @passionategeekz) claims that ...