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<ul><li>Apple has launched the <keyword id="23558830" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iPad-mini" source="keywords">iPad mini</keyword> (2024) in India.</li><li>The iPad Mini is available is priced starting at ₹49,900 and is priced starting at ₹49,900.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the latest offering from Apple.</li></ul> Cupertino tech giant Apple today launched the iPad mini, the company’s latest version of its compact iPad globally on Tuesday. This is the first update to the iPad mini lineup since 2021. The latest iPad mini is powered by the company’s A17 Pro chipset, which powered the iPhone 15 Pro models. The iPad mini (2024) will also support Apple Intelligence as they are rolled out by Apple. The company has finally increased the storage of the base variant from 64GB on the outgoing model to 128GB. <h2><keyword id="1959801" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple-iPad-mini-price-in-india" source="Orion">Apple iPad mini price in India</keyword></h2><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Wi-Fi </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Wi-Fi + Cellular </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">128GB </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹49,900 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">128GB </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹64,900 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">256GB </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹59,900 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">256GB </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹74,900 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">512GB </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹79,900 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">512GB </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹94,900 </td></tr></tbody></table> The iPad mini comes in Blue and Purple, Space Grey and Starlight colour options. It is available from the Apple Online Store, Apple Store and Apple Authorised Resellers in the country. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113204340" title="iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with bigger displays, A18 Pro chipset launched starting at ₹1,19,900" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The Apple Pencil Pro is priced at ₹11,900 and the Apple Pencil (USB-C) is priced at ₹7,900. The new Smart Folio, which comes in Charcoal Grey, Light Violet, Denim and Sage colour options is priced at ₹6,500. <keyword id="1131440" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple-iPad-mini" source="Orion">Apple iPad mini</keyword> features The seventh-gen iPad mini retains the same 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2266 x 1488 pixels and 500 nits brightness. It supports the Apple Pencil Pro which was launched earlier this year. The iPad mini is powered by the A17 Pro chipset, which comes with a 6-core CPU that offers 30% improved performance over its predecessor and a 5-core GPU that offers 25% improved performance. It comes in three storage variants – 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113203568" title="iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus with A18 chipset launched starting at ₹79,900" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The chipset brings ray tracing, Dynamic Caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading, enabling an enhanced gaming experience. The iPad mini features a 12MP wide-angle camera at the back, with f/1.8 aperture, Smart HDR 4 support, and autofocus. On the front, the device features a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.4 aperture, Smart HDR 4 and Centre Stage support. The device comes with stereo speakers and dual microphones for calls. It also comes with TouchID support for authentication. The iPad Mini features a USB 3.0 Type-C port with DisplayPort. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113220789" title="iPhone 16 Pro is already cheaper than the iPhone 15 Pro in India, but you can get it for up to ₹30,000 cheaper" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The device is powered by a 19.3-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that is claimed to offer up to 10 hours of usage. 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Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro chip launched starting at ₹49,900

With the first day of Navratri today (October 3), the festive season in India has officially begun. Each year, various platforms offer intriguing offers around this time and this year is no different. Apple also has some special offers in store for its Indian fans and has kick-started its Diwali 2024 sale today. If you have been thinking to buy the new iPhone or wish to get your hands on the latest <keyword id="19900628" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="macbook" source="keywords">MacBook</keyword>, now might be the time. There are a lot of options to choose from and you can enjoy savings across Apple's premium product lineup. Among the key highlights is an instant cashback of up to ₹10,000, available on a wide range of Apple products. For those with American Express, Axis Bank, or ICICI Bank cards, this cashback can be availed instantly at checkout. Furthermore, customers can spread their payments with up to 12 months of No Cost EMI, making the purchase of Apple’s high-end devices even more manageable. <h2>iPhone Deals </h2> The iPhone range is one of the sale’s main attractions. Customers opting for the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max can enjoy an instant cashback of ₹5,000. Similarly, those choosing the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16 Plus will benefit from the same ₹5,000 discount. For individuals looking for a slightly more affordable option, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come with ₹3,000 cashback, while the iPhone SE offers ₹2,000 off. <h2>MacBook and Mac Discounts </h2> Apple’s MacBook line-up also sees attractive discounts. The latest MacBook Air models, featuring the M3 chip in both 13-inch and 15-inch versions, are available with a cashback of ₹10,000. If you’re looking at the earlier MacBook Air (M2 chip), you can save ₹8,000 instantly. Larger purchases such as the MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch), the Mac Studio, and the iMac 24-inch all come with an appealing ₹10,000 cashback. Meanwhile, the Mac mini is available with a ₹4,000 discount. <h2>iPad Offers </h2> For tablet users, Apple’s iPad range also includes some enticing offers. The iPad Pro, available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, provides a cashback of ₹6,000. The iPad Air, also available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, offers a ₹4,000 instant discount. Buyers of the standard iPad can benefit from ₹2,500 cashback, while the compact iPad mini is on offer with ₹3,000 cashback. <h2>AirPods Promotions </h2> Fans of Apple’s audio products are not left out, as the AirPods range sees notable discounts too. The AirPods Pro are available with ₹2,000 cashback, while the AirPods 4 offer ₹1,500 off. For those opting for the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, there’s a ₹1,500 instant discount. Meanwhile, Apple’s premium AirPods Max headphones are being sold with a significant ₹4,000 cashback. <h2>Free Beats Solo Buds </h2> Apart from cashback, Apple is also giving away Beats Solo Buds for free. If you purchase an iPhone 15 from an Apple store, you can get your hands on the buds at no cost. However, this offer is only valid till tomorrow (October 4) so you better hurry. <h2 style="margin-bottom: 0.7em; line-height: 1.3; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 24px; background: 0px 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">More savings with Apple's trade-in programme </h2> Adding to the appeal, Apple’s Trade-In programme allows users to exchange their old devices for a discount on their new purchases. This, coupled with the cashback, makes for a compelling offer for those planning an upgrade. Additionally, with select purchases, Apple is providing three months of Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade subscriptions at no extra cost. With these offers, Apple’s Diwali Sale 2024 provides an excellent chance for customers to grab their desired devices at a lower price point. Whether you're upgrading or looking for gifts, this limited-time sale brings significant value, especially with the combined benefits of cashback, EMI options, and trade-in deals. For more information, you can head to Apple’s official website.

Apple Diwali sale in India goes live: iPhones, Macbooks and Airpods get discounts

<ul><li>You can get <keyword id="23085304" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple-AirPods-4" source="keywords">Apple AirPods 4</keyword> and <keyword id="20524550" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple-Pencil" source="keywords">Apple Pencil</keyword> for free in India</li><li>This is part of a <keyword id="23216168" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="limited-time-deal" source="keywords">limited-time deal</keyword> by <keyword id="19894961" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Apple" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Apple" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Apple">Apple</keyword></li><li>The accessories are available for free with purchase of selected devices</li></ul> Apple, during the “It’s Glowtime” event held earlier this month, introduced us all to the <keyword id="20994992" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="airpods-4" source="Orion">AirPods 4</keyword>. In addition to this, the company also announced that the AirPods Pro would now be functioning as a hearing aid as well. The company also got FDA’s nod for the same recently. What if we tell you that you can grab the new AirPods 4 and the Apple Pencil for free? Read on to know how. <h2>Apple’s limited-time deal in India </h2> Apple has rolled out a special offer for university students and staff across India, providing substantial discounts on some Mac and iPad models. The offer also includes <keyword id="23216169" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="free-accessories" source="keywords">free accessories</keyword> like AirPods or an Apple Pencil, as well as a 20 percent discount on AppleCare+ plans. This promotion is available exclusively through Apple’s Education Store and will run until September 30, 2024. Eligible students and staff can purchase Apple devices at reduced prices under this deal. One of the standout offers is the <keyword id="19927330" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="MacBook-Air" source="keywords">MacBook Air</keyword>, which is available at a starting price of Rs 89,900, and comes with a free set of AirPods 4. Additionally, the <keyword id="20025151" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iPad-Air" source="keywords">iPad Air</keyword> is priced at Rs 54,900 and includes a complimentary Apple Pencil. For those seeking higher-end devices, Apple is also offering discounts on its premium products. The MacBook Pro can be purchased starting at Rs 158,900, while the iPad Pro is available for Rs 89,900. Both of these devices come with either AirPods or an Apple Pencil, depending on the model. Apple’s Mac Mini and iMac are also part of this educational promotion, offering savings and coming bundled with free AirPods. <h2>How to access the deal </h2> To get the discounts or free AirPods 4 and Apple Pencil, students and staff will have to verify their status through Unidays, a third-party service that confirms their eligibility. The verification process is straightforward and requires a valid university or educational institute ID. Once verified, customers can access Apple’s Education Store and complete their purchase. It is important to note that this promotion cannot be combined with other offers, such as no-cost EMI or cashback from banks. Additionally, the offer is only valid for purchases made during the promotional period, which concludes on September 30, 2024.

You can get free Apple Airpods 4 and Apple Pencil with this limited-time deal in India, details here

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Its successful development could prove <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-training-ai-model-rivals-openais-gpt-4-2024-5">Microsoft doesn't need ChatGPT maker OpenAI to get ahead</a> in the AI wars.</li><li>Tech titans have weird management habits. From Jeff Bezos' "two-pizza rule" to Mark Zuckerberg wearing the same outfit every day, here's a round-up of the unconventional practices employed by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bezos-musk-zuckerberg-tech-ceos-unique-management-practice-2024-5">some of the world's best-known CEOs</a>.</li></ol><h2>3 things in business</h2><div type="image" title="The cooling towers of a nuclear power plant." height="1333" width="2000" msid="109932656" hostid="261" sizebytes="86050"></div><ol><li>Nuclear power + data centers = "perfect marriage." Data-center operators like Amazon have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/data-centers-amazon-ai-nuclear-power-grid-2024-5">sought out nuclear power to fuel soaring growth</a>. Nuclear execs see it as a boon, but energy experts worry about the implications for the power grid.</li><li>How much Warren Buffett lost on Paramount. The Berkshire Hathaway investor says he lost "quite a bit of money" betting on the media company. He didn't disclose how much money he lost, but we tried doing the math. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/warren-buffett-paramount-billion-dollar-loss-2024-5">It could be around $1.5 billion</a>.</li><li>a16z joins the Big Tech "fake work" debate. In an interview published Monday with Emily Sundberg for her Substack newsletter "Feed Me," Andreessen Horowitz general partner David Ulevitch called Google "an amazing example" of a corporation <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/andreessen-horowitz-david-ulevitch-comments-google-employees-managers-fake-work-2024-5">employing people in "BS jobs."</a> Around half the tech giant's white-collar staff probably do "no real work," he added.</li></ol><h2>In other news</h2><ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/columbia-cancels-university-wide-commencement-protests-israel-gaza-2024-5">Columbia University just canceled its commencement</a>.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-hit-gag-violation-judge-threatens-jail-time-2024-5">Trump hit with 10th gag violation and warning: next time, jail</a>.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-howard-schultz-fix-stores-app-customer-experience-baristas-sales-2024-5">Howard Schultz tells Starbucks to fix its stores and mobile app to reverse 'fall from grace.'</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tai-chi-master-shares-simple-morning-exercise-to-boost-energy-2024-5">A financial analyst who quit to study tai chi shares the simple morning exercise she uses to prevent burnout</a>.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/more-tesla-layoffs-workers-post-2024-5">Tesla sends out another wave of layoff notices as employees enter 4th week of job cuts</a>.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/conde-nast-union-reach-deal-avert-strike-staff-reaction-2024-5">Condé Nast has reached a deal with its union, and some call it bittersweet</a>.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fisker-closing-manhattan-beach-headquarters-office-sources-say-2024-5">Fisker is closing its Manhattan Beach headquarters, employees say</a>.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/met-gala-looks-red-carpet-outfits-photos-2024-5">All the looks celebrities wore to the 2024 Met Gala</a>.</li></ul><h2>What's happening today</h2><ul><li>Today's earnings: The Walt Disney Company, Reddit, and other <a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/earnings-calendar">companies are reporting</a>.</li><li>Russian President Vladimir Putin will be inaugurated today after winning elections in March.</li></ul>The Insider Today team: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/dan-defrancesco">Dan DeFrancesco</a>, deputy editor and anchor, in New York. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/jordan-parker-erb">Jordan Parker Erb</a>, editor, in New York. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/hallam-bullock">Hallam Bullock</a>, senior editor, in London. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/george-glover">George Glover</a>, reporter, in London.

Apple wants to give the iPad a boost

<keyword id="6354427" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple" source="Orion">Apple</keyword> will upgrade the entire lineup of <keyword id="101239" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ipad" source="Orion">iPad</keyword> in 2024 and add a new larger 12.9-inch iPad Air along with the 10.9-inch model, a leading analyst has said. Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities, in his latest outlook, predicted that Apple will make up for this year's lack of movement in its iPad lineup by updating all existing models, beginning with a refreshed 10.9-inch and new 12.9-inch iPad Air with new chips, which are set to go into mass production in the first quarter of 2024. He mentioned that the 12.9-inch ‌iPad Air‌ will have an <keyword id="570191" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lcd-screen" source="Orion">LCD screen</keyword> that lacks the mini-LED technology of Apple's current iPad Pro models, but will benefit from the same oxide backplane. "The 12.9-inch iPad Air is an all-new model, and while it lacks mini-LED, it benefits from an Oxide backplane (the same spec as the existing mini-LED iPad Pro's), offering better display performance than the 10.9-inch iPad Air with a-Si backplane," Kuo wrote in a Medium post on Sunday. According to the analyst, key upgrades will include the <keyword id="19480959" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="m3-processor" source="Orion">M3 processor</keyword> and <keyword id="28248" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oled" source="Orion">OLED</keyword> displays in the iPad lineup. Kuo forecasted total iPad shipments of 52-54 million units, a minor increase over the estimated 50 million units shipped this year but still far short of the 63 million pandemic peak of 2022. He also predicted that the two new OLED iPad Pros, replacing mini-LED, will go into mass production in late 2024 and feature an M3 processor and improved form factor designs. "Shipments of the two OLED iPad Pro models will be 6-8 million units in 2024, with slightly weaker shipment momentum than the existing iPad Pros, possibly due to the higher price of OLED iPads and potential cannibalisation from the 12.9-inch iPad Air," the analyst said.

Apple to upgrade all iPad models in 2024, bring new 12.9-inch iPad Air: Analyst

<ul><li>Apple is scheduled to host its Let Loose event on Tuesday, May 7.</li><li>The Cupertino tech giant is expected to launch new <keyword id="20280237" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iPad-Pro" source="keywords">iPad Pro</keyword> and <keyword id="20025151" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iPad-Air" source="keywords">iPad Air</keyword> models at the event.</li><li>Here’s how to watch the Let Loose event and everything we know so far.</li></ul>Apple is scheduled to host its Let Loose event, where the Cupertino tech giant is expected to launch its iPad lineup at the company’s first event of 2024. Apple chief <keyword id="19954680" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tim-Cook" source="keywords">Tim Cook</keyword> is expected to announce new iPad Pro and iPad Air models at the online event. Alongside the iPad Pro and the iPad Air, Apple is also expected to launch a new <keyword id="20524550" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple-Pencil" source="keywords">Apple Pencil</keyword>. The company is also expected to announce the new <keyword id="21558956" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="M4-chipset" source="keywords">M4 chipset</keyword> at the event. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Apple Let Loose event date and time" comment="subhead" text="Apple Let Loose event date and time"><keyword id="21528307" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Apple-Let-Loose" source="keywords">Apple Let Loose</keyword> event date and time</cmsannotation> The Apple Let Loose event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7. The event will begin at 7:30 PM IST. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to watch the Apple Let Loose event" comment="subhead" text="How to watch the Apple Let Loose event">How to watch the Apple Let Loose event</cmsannotation> The Apple Let Loose event will be streamed on the Apple TV app, Apple website and the company’s YouTube channel. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What to expect – iPad Pro with M4 chipset and more" comment="subhead" text="What to expect – iPad Pro with M4 chipset and more">What to expect – iPad Pro with M4 chipset and more</cmsannotation> Apple is expected to introduce the new iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets at the Let Loose event today. While the iPad Air is expected to be a small upgrade, the iPad Pro is expected to receive a massive overhaul. This comes amid a<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/worldwide-tablet-shipments-grow-in-q1-2024-after-two-years-of-decline/articleshow/109876390.cms"> decline</a> in Apple’s tablet shipments over the past few months. In Q1 2024, Apple’s tablet shipments declined by 8.5% year-on-year. The iPad Pro is expected to feature a revamped design, offering thinner bezels, a thinner enclosure and the camera placed in a landscape format. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is expected to offer a 20% reduction in size, while the 11-inch model is expected to be 15% smaller. The iPad Pro is expected to be the most powerful tablet from the company yet, with Apple equipping them with the M4 chipset, which it is expected to announce at the event. The MacBook currently runs on the M3 chipset and while it was expected to be the first device to get the M4 chipset, the iPad Pro may get it first. The M4 chipset has reportedly been designed with artificial intelligence (AI) features in mind and it is expected to boost the iPad Pro’s AI functionalities. In addition to this, the iPad Pro is expected to receive another major upgrade in the form of OLED displays. As per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the OLED display is expected to offer better brightness, colour accuracy and enhanced visuals. The company is also expected to launch a new <keyword id="21011557" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Magic-Keyboard" source="keywords">Magic Keyboard</keyword> with a larger trackpad, an aluminium body and a refreshed design. The new Apple Pencil is expected to offer a new “squeeze” feature to enable certain actions and may also come with support for visionOS. Apple is also expected to launch its first-ever 12.9-inch iPad Air with a Mini-LED display at the event. The iPad Air is expected to get a landscape front camera and is expected to be powered by the M2 chipset. 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Apple Let Loose event today – What to expect, where to watch the live stream and everything you need to know

<keyword id="6354427" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple" source="Orion">Apple</keyword> is expected to introduce <keyword id="28248" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oled" source="Orion">OLED</keyword> displays on the <keyword id="101239" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ipad" source="Orion">iPad</keyword> mini and iPad Air in 2026, following their introduction on both iPad Pro models next year, reports MacRumors. The news was first reported by Taiwan's ET News. While the iPad Air will keep its 10.9-inch display, the iPad mini's screen will expand from 8.3 to 8.7 inches. Apple will introduce OLED display technology to the rumoured 12.9-inch iPad Air model in 2027, which is expected to debut with an <keyword id="6381337" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lcd" source="Orion">LCD</keyword> display early next year, the report mentioned. Moreover, the <keyword id="1293336" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tech-giant" source="Orion">tech giant</keyword> plans to upgrade the iPad Pro's OLED panels in 2027 to a next-generation panel with improved light efficiency via Color Filter on Encapsulation (CoE), which is expected to reduce power consumption by around 20 per cent. The use of a colour filter may also allow Apple to implement under-display camera technology for the first time on the iPad, according to the report. In addition, the report said that Apple is rumoured to bring OLED to the 16-inch <keyword id="6374793" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="macbook" source="Orion">MacBook</keyword> Pro in 2025, followed by the 14-inch model in 2026. In 2026, the 13-and 15-inch MacBook Air models will also switch from LCD to OLED. Meanwhile, Apple has announced to support the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard on iPhones, used by most Android devices, in later 2024. In a statement to 9to5Mac, the tech giant said that RCS will offer better interoperability for cross-platform messages.

Apple may bring OLED to nine new devices by 2027: Report

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Gen Alphas are nicknamed "iPad kids" because of the amount of time they spend staring at screens.</li><li>But one teacher has praised the generation's emotional intelligence thanks to the parents that raised them.</li></ul>Gen Alphas have gained a reputation for spending hours staring at their iPads and laughing at memes that no one else understands. But one teacher has pointed out what she feels is another distinctive trait of the generation — their emotional intelligence.Born between 2010 and 2024, most Gen Alpha children are being raised by millennials. They've even been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/gen-alpha-explained-technology-views-mental-health-2023-10">dubbed "mini-millennials"</a> due to the similarities they share with the older generation, who make up most of their parents.After spending their own childhoods <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-parents-worry-boomer-grandparents-making-their-kids-anxious-2023-12?r=US&amp;IR=T">having to listen to the anxieties of their boomer parents</a>, many millennials are trying to raise their kids differently. According to one teacher, it might be working.On December 2, Elysse Landy, a teacher at Windsor Elementary School in Orem, Utah, posted a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@littlelandy/video/7307647477811842347">video</a> in which she praised the emotional intelligence of some of the Gen Alpha children she teaches.She said she feels like many Gen Alpha children are being raised by parents who have been to therapy and are working to break generational trauma cycles. "It really shows in some of these kids," she said.As an example, she described witnessing an interaction between two students who were having an argument. Before she could intervene, one of the kids turned to the other and told them they felt like they had "a lot going on," and suggested they put off the conversation until they were both able to "be calm about it," she said.The TikToker said she was shocked by the behavior. "The way they handled that was amazing. You know what 10-year-old me would have done? Cried. And then went and told the teacher," she said. "What are they feeding these kids?" On TikTok, many viewers were relieved to see a teacher praising the generation."This is the first time I've seen a teacher talk about the positives in gen alpha and I'm legit crying. Thank you," one viewer wrote.Another who said they were raising a Gen Alpha daughter as a xennial — a microgeneration born between the late 1970s and the early 1980s — wrote that her emotional intelligence was their "top priority."Meanwhile, one viewer who said they were a millennial wrote that they'd worked to instill emotional intelligence into their kids after their own boomer parents failed to do it for them.Perhaps most notable of all was the relief that many people expressed upon being recognized for the work they had put in to raise their children."Thank you for saying this," wrote one viewer. "Almost every millennial parent I know is trying so hard and it's not often we get a pat on the back."

Gen Alpha gets a bad rap for being overstimulated 'iPad kids,' but one teacher says we've got it all wrong

<keyword id="6354427" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="apple" source="Orion">Apple</keyword> has announced that it is increasing the cost of out-of-warranty <keyword id="6354606" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="iphone" source="Orion">iPhone</keyword> battery replacements for all models older than the iPhone 14 later this year. "The current out-of-warranty battery service fee will apply until the end of February 2023. Effective March 1, 2023, the out-of-warranty battery service fee will be increased by $20 for all iPhone models prior to iPhone 14," according to the company's support page. Currently, Apple charges $69 for a battery replacement on most iPhone models, according to an estimation calculator on the company's website. Customers who do not have AppleCare or AppleCare+ plan for their devices will be affected by the price increase. However, customers who have the AppleCare+ plan pay nothing for a battery replacement once their battery health has dropped below 80 per cent. Meanwhile, the tech giant is reportedly working on 11.1-inch and 13-inch OLED <keyword id="101239" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ipad" source="Orion">iPad</keyword> Pro models that will be launched in the first quarter of 2024. With larger 11.1-inch and 13-inch screen sizes planned for the OLED iPad Pro models, devices might come with slimmed-down bezels, reports <keyword id="2543035" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="macrumors" source="Orion">MacRumors</keyword>. Apple currently sells two iPad Pro models, 12.9-inch mini-LED iPad Pro and an 11-inch iPad Pro with a traditional <keyword id="6381337" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="lcd" source="Orion">LCD</keyword> display, as mini-LED has continued to be reserved for the higher-end iPad Pro model. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-11-smartphone-live-images-leaked-camera-module-glass-back-and-everything-we-know-so-far/slidelist/96680536.cms">OnePlus 11 live images leaked – camera module, glass back and everything we know so far</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/crucial-meeting-of-reliance-capital-coc-to-be-held-on-tuesday/articleshow/96682859.cms">Crucial meeting of Reliance Capital COC to be held on Tuesday</a>

Apple to increase battery replacement cost for out-of-warranty iPhones

<ul><li>According to reports, <keyword id="6354427" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="apple" source="Orion">Apple</keyword> is gearing up to launch a 15-inch <keyword id="6374793" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="macbook" source="Orion">MacBook</keyword> Air by early 2024.</li><li>New MacBook might feature M2 Pro and M2 Max chips.</li><li>The company may also launch Mac mini and <keyword id="101239" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ipad" source="Orion">iPad</keyword> with the A14 chip.</li></ul>Apple is set to release new MacBook devices next month and suppliers are "gearing up" for the shipments of upcoming laptops. According to a report in DigiTimes, Apple plans to release new MacBook models in the fourth quarter this year and if we go by the previous announcements, the company normally launches new hardware in the month of October. This report also said that Apple is gearing up to launch a 15-inch MacBook Air and a 12-inch device by early 2024. According to earlier reports, Apple is likely to unveil a <keyword id="1704169" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-macbook-pro" source="Orion">new MacBook Pro</keyword> with 5-nanometer chips. These are likely to be the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips and will be found inside the 14-inch and 16-inch models, said the report. The Mac mini is also a possibility for a fall 2022 launch. According to rumours, a new iMac and iMac Pro is also in the pipeline but not this year. Another product that might be showcased is the first mixed-reality headset by Apple. Also, the 10th generation of iPad with A14 chip is expected this fall, that will feature an all-new design that mimics the iPad Pro in terms of a flat design. The renderings on social media have shown a vertical rear camera lens similar to that on iPhone X. Apple iPad Pro is likely to house M2 chip as an upgrade to the current models with M1 chip. The iPad Pro may also come with wireless charging with MagSafe and mini LED, backlighting for the 11-inch iPad Pro. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/amazon-witnessed-record-prime-sign-ups-during-the-great-indian-festival-sale/articleshow/94417464.cms">Amazon witnessed record Prime sign-ups during the Great Indian Festival Sale 2022, 68 percent from small towns</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/best-deals-on-earbuds-headphones-tws-and-more/articleshow/94359894.cms">Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: Best deals on headphones and earphones</a>

Apple to launch new MacBook Pro models next month

<ul><li>Samsung had launched the Galaxy Ring wearable in India.</li><li>The device was announced in July 2024, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.</li><li>The Galaxy Ring has been priced at ₹38,999 and is available in three colour options.</li></ul> Korean smartphone maker Samsung announced the Galaxy Ring, the company’s first <keyword id="20596744" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="smart-ring" source="keywords">smart ring</keyword> globally alongside the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-galaxy-z-flip-6-galaxy-ring-and-more-launched/articleshow/111637913.cms"> Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6</a> smartphone in July 2024 and has finally launched the device in India. The smart ring market is all set to heat up, with the launch of the Galaxy Ring in India. So far, companies like Ultrahuman, boAt, Noise and more have been the only ones offering a smart ring in the Indian market. “The launch of Galaxy Ring marks a massive leap in Samsung’s commitment to democratizing cutting-edge technology for everyone, helping users turn data into meaningful insights and create a whole new era of expanded intelligent health experiences,” said Aditya Babbar, Vice President, MX Business, <keyword id="20046687" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-India" source="keywords">Samsung India</keyword>. <h2><keyword id="20244256" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-Galaxy-Ring-price-in-india" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy Ring price in India</keyword></h2>The <keyword id="20478811" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-Galaxy-Ring" source="keywords">Samsung Galaxy Ring</keyword> has been priced at ₹38,999 in India. It is available in nine sizes, ranging from a size 5 to size 13. The Galaxy Ring comes in three colour options, Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114120828" title="The Ola Electric Saga: Are surge in complaints and declining market share a wake-up call for Bhavish Aggarwal?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The Galaxy Ring will be available from Samsung Online Store, Amazon India, Flipkart and the company’s authorised retail stores across the country. <h2>Samsung Galaxy Ring features</h2>The Galaxy Ring, the company’s latest wearable comes with a titanium finish and offers enhanced durability. It is IP68 water- and dust-resistant and can withstand depths of up to 100 meters with its 10ATM rating. Like most things launched recently, the Galaxy Ring is equipped with AI-powered features. It comes with Samsung’s Health AI, which offers real-time insights to users with personalised recommendations and wellness tips. The Galaxy Ring essentially uses three sensors – an optical bio-signal sensor to monitor your heart rate, an accelerometer and a skin temperature sensor. “With advanced AI-driven insights, 24/7 health monitoring and a sleek, lightweight design, it empowers users to seamlessly track their wellness anytime, anywhere. With Galaxy Ring, we’re paving the way for a healthier, more connected future for all,” Babbar added. The Galaxy Ring weighs 2.3 grams for size 5 and goes up to 3 grams for size 13. <div type="image" title="024-galaxy-ring-titaniumsilver-charging-case-open-combination" msid="114275878" hostid="261" sizebytes="22068" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Galaxy Ring with its charging case&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> It comes with a clamshell charging case with LED lighting to indicate the charging status. The Galaxy Ring offers up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-ipad-mini-with-a17-pro-chip-launched-starting-at-49900/articleshow/114259209.cms">Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro chip launched starting at ₹49,900</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/hyundai-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114235421.cms">Hyundai IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/pixel-9-pro-to-go-on-sale-in-india-from-october-17-price-specs-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/114210864.cms">Pixel 9 Pro to go on sale in India from October 17 – price, specs and everything you need to know</a>

Samsung Galaxy Ring is now available in India at ₹38,999

<ul><li>Indian spinner <keyword id="19904099" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ravichandran-Ashwin" source="keywords">Ravichandran Ashwin</keyword> on Tuesday said Virat and Babar should not be mentioned in the same line.</li><li>While backing Babar to perform, he said Virat's credentials are "something else".</li><li>Babar has been rested for the two tests against England at home amid poor performance.</li></ul>Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday that star Pakistan batter <keyword id="19899251" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Babar-Azam" source="keywords">Babar Azam</keyword> "should not be mentioned in the same line" as <keyword id="19907934" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Virat-Kohli" source="keywords">Virat Kohli</keyword>, delivering an interesting take in favour of his compatriot in the never-ending debate about two batting superstars. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin backed an out-of-form Babar, who is currently rested from the remainder of the home series against England, to score runs but picked Virat's side while comparing both. "Definitely, if he is given a chance, he will score runs. If there is class, that is okay. I feel we should end this debate once and for all. First of all, across the border, Babar Azam and Virat Kohli shouldn't be mentioned in the same line," Ashwin said. The all-rounder said that while he rates Babar as "outstanding", Virat's credentials are "something else". "I am very sorry, I really rate Babar Azam as an outstanding player, but Virat Kohli's credentials are something else. Across terrains, across times, across pressure situations, the kind of heists he has done, no one has done that in world cricket. As far as I know, at this point, if anyone comes close, it is Joe Root in <keyword id="19935483" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Test-cricket" source="keywords">Test cricket</keyword>," he added. Virat is an all-format great and one of the best batters of all time, with 27,041 runs in 535 international matches at an average of 53.23, with 80 centuries and 140 fifties. His best score is 254*. Having captained his side to the number one ICC Test team ranking, and secured the ICC U19 World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and ICC T20 World Cup as a player, it is safe to say he has completed the sport in terms of trophies. He is the fourth-highest run-getter of all time across all formats. While the 35-year-old has an incredible record across all formats, his ODI stats make him perhaps the greatest to play the 50-over format. In 295 matches, he has scored 13,906 runs at an average of 58.18, with 50 centuries and 72 fifties. His best score is 183. On the other hand, Babar, who debuted in international cricket in 2015, seven years after Virat, is barely halfway through Virat's numbers. In 294 matches, he has scored 13,836 runs at an average of 47.54, with 31 centuries and 94 fifties. His best score is 196. ODIs remain his strongest format too, having made 5,729 runs in 117 ODIs at an average of 56.72, with 19 centuries and 32 fifties and best score of 158. However, currently, Babar is not having the best of times in Test cricket. Ahead of the second Test against England at home, the cricketing world was up for a shock as Babar was rested for the remaining two Tests along with pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. Babar made scores of 30 and five across the two innings of the first match. He was adjudged lbw to Chris Woakes in the first innings and edged wicket-keeper Jamie Smith off the bowling of Gus Atkinson in the second. His last 50-plus score in the format came back in December 2022, and in his last 17 Test innings, he averaged just 20.70. In his last eight innings on home soil, where runs have flowed for others, Babar has averaged just 18.75. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-ipad-mini-with-a17-pro-chip-launched-starting-at-49900/articleshow/114259209.cms">Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro chip launched starting at ₹49,900</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/global-smartphone-shipments-record-4-growth-in-q3-2024-samsung-leads-the-market/articleshow/114241402.cms">Global smartphone shipments record 4% growth in Q3 2024, Samsung leads the market</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/hyundai-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114235421.cms">Hyundai IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a>

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