Trump tells Cook to not 'Make in India', Microsoft and Amazon job cuts, Samsung's slimmest flagship arrives and other top news of the week
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to halt iPhone production expansion in India, pushing for increased US manufacturing. Meanwhile, Microsoft announced a significant workforce reduction, impacting 6,000 employees globally as part of a streamlining effort. In India, Samsung launched its sleek new flagship, the Galaxy S25 Edge, boasting a 200MP camera and Snapdragon power. E-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart faced government notices over the sale of Pakistani flags, deemed insensitive. Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses made their India debut with AI integration, and other TOI tech news of the week.
Donald Trump to Tim Cook: Don't 'make in India'
US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop expanding iPhone production in India and increase manufacturing in the United States instead. During a state visit to Qatar, Trump revealed he had "a little problem with Tim Cook" regarding Apple's growing manufacturing presence in India. "I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday," Trump said of his conversation with the Apple chief executive officer in Qatar.
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Microsoft announces job cuts, to lay off 6,000 employees
Microsoft has announced that it will lay off 3% of its global workforce, affecting thousands of employees across all levels, teams, and geographies, amounting to over 6,000 employees. The cuts at the Redmond giant, which employed 228,000 people as of last June, aim to reduce management layers and streamline operations.
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Samsung launches its slimmest flagship, Galaxy S25 Edge
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is here. Samsung has expanded its Galaxy S-series with the launch of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone in India. The slimmest Galaxy S-series smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and houses a QHD+ display. The smartphone comes with IP68rating and it features a 200MP main camera.
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Government sends notice to Flipkart, Amazon for selling Pakistani flags
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued notices to e-commerce platforms in India including Amazon India, Flipkart, Ubuy India, Etsy, The Flag Company, and The Flag Corporation over the sale of Pakistani national flags and related merchandise. In a post on Twitter (now X), the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that the ministry has directed ecommerce companies to immediately take down such listings, calling the sale 'insensitive' and a violation of national sentiment.
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All that's announced at The Android Show ahead of Google I/O 2025
Google wrapped up its first edition of The Android Show, kicking off its I/O season, and giving a sneak peek into what's to come to Android phones and the ecosystem of devices around it. The star of the show was Android's new design language, or as Google calls it Material 3 Expressive, among other titbits for the Android 16. Then, there was a bit of talk about how Google's making Android more private and secure than before. Last but not the least, there was Gemini, as one would expect anyway.
Here's a rundown of everything that was announced at The Android Show.
The Android Show Recap! Personalisation, AI Everywhere & More!
RayBan Meta Glasses arrive in India, price starts at Rs 29,990
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses officially entered the Indian market, with nationwide availability set for May 19. The AI-powered eyewear, priced starting at Rs 29,900, will be sold through Ray-Ban.com and select optical retailers across the country. The glasses feature Meta AI integration, allowing users to make hands-free queries, stream media, and handle communications through voice commands.
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Amazon cuts jobs in devices division
Amazon has reportedly fired 100 employees within its Devices and Services division. According to a report by Reuters, the company said the jobs represented a small number of the total for the unit and were part of its regular business review. The Devices and Services unit is responsible for developing popular hardware products such as the Echo smart speakers, Fire TV devices, and Ring security systems. To recall, Amazon also laid off some employees from Alexa-related jobs in 2023.
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