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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
iPhone17 leaks: Made-In-America iPhone17 for Americans? Check latest possibility
iPhone 17 leaks have headlined the smartphone market as Apple users are eagerly waiting for the new tech. Now that Apple has announced $600 billion investment pledge in the USA, President Donald Trump stated this is a significant step toward the ultimate goal of ensuring that iPhones sold in America also are made in America. Asked if Apple could eventually build entire iPhones in the U.S., company CEO Tim Cook noted that many components such as semiconductors, glass and Face ID modules are already made domestically, but said that final assembly will remain overseas "for a while." Earlier in July, Bloomberg News reported that Apple was planning new Macbook Pro, iPhone 17E And iPads by early 2026. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Apple continues to manufacture most of its products, including iPhones and iPads, in Asia, primarily in China, although it has shifted some production to Vietnam, Thailand and India in recent years. Despite political pressure, analysts widely agree that building iPhones in the U.S. remains unrealistic due to labor costs and the complexity of the global supply chain. "The announcement is a savvy solution to the president's demand that Apple manufacture all iPhones in the U.S.," said Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, which holds Apple shares. Partners on Apple's latest U.S. investment effort include specialty glass maker Corning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment supplier Applied Materials, and chipmakers Texas Instruments, GlobalFoundries, Broadcom and Samsung. Live Events Apple said Samsung will supply chips from its production plant in Texas for its products including iPhones, while GlobalWafers said it would be supplying 300mm silicon wafers from its Texas plant. The company's iPhone sales surged 13 per cent from a year ago to $44.6 billion. However, Trump's trade war targeting foreign-made products such as the iPhone raised apprehensions that he trendsetting tech company might face a bumpy road ahead that could lead to higher iPhone prices. FAQs Q1. When will Apple iPhone17 be launched? A1. Earlier in July, Bloomberg News reported that Apple Plans New Macbook Pro, iPhone 17E And iPads by early 2026. Q2. How have Apple iPhone's sales performed? A2. Apple iPhone sales surged 13 per cent from a year ago to $44.6 billion.
NBC News
21-07-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Lowest price ever: This Anker charger is almost 50% off right now
At NBC Select, we have a lot to say about chargers and power banks. Knowing the difference between a great one and a not-so-good one can make or break your next vacation or road trip, which is where we come in to help. Anker makes some of the fastest charging devices I've ever used — it's one of the best brands on the market for these kinds of devices and while it recently recalled a few of its products, one that's still fair game is the Anker Prime 67-watt charger. It's almost 50% off on Amazon right now, putting it at its lowest price ever. Learn more, below. Deal of the Day: The Anker Prime 67-watt USB-C charger is 1.5 x 1.5 x 2 inches, making it less than half the size of an Apple laptop power adapter. It has three ports: a USB and two USB-C ones. It's safe to charge up to three devices simultaneously, including iPhones, iPads and other tablets, earbuds and over-ear headphones, Apple Watches and Macbook Pro and Air, according to Anker. The charger also powers up devices quickly — customers note that it charges around 2 to 3% every minute, depending on the device. Given its small size, the charger could easily fit a travel tech organizer bag, a tote or crossbody bag. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a commerce editor at NBC Select where I wrote about deals weekly. I found this deal by researching tech sales online. I also included input based on reporting from NBC Select reporters and editors. Catch up on NBC Select's in-depth coverage of tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to stay up to date.
North Wales Live
05-07-2025
- North Wales Live
Review: UGREEN 500W 6-Port GaN Fast Desktop Charger is a real beast
The more devices you have in your home, the more chargers you have hanging around. If you're like me you are drowning in cables and plugs - and there's never any around when you need it the most. Or if you do, the sockets are all full! UGREEN has come up with a solution that will charge a bunch of devices at the same time, crucially at high power. The UGREEN 500W 6-Port GaN Fast Desktop Charger (try saying that three times quickly) is targeted at pros, gamers and tech enthusiasts, but I'll tell you if you've got a family this is going to solve a few arguments! I'll admit that UGREEN is fast becoming one of my favourite tech brands. Everything I've tested so far feels really rock solid and the desktop charger is no different. This compact yet hefty (in a good, reassuring way) device comes in a familiar shade of dark grey and allows you to charge six devices at the same time from a single wall socket. It can deliver some 500 watts - to give you an idea what that means, this is enough to support high-performance gaming laptops and even electric bikes. It can charge a 16ins Macbook Pro from 0 to 70% in just one hour. Essentially this could be a great solution for your home office or gaming room, but it wouldn't look too out of place in your living room either. One end of 'the brick' plugs into the wall and then on the other end you have five USB-C and one USB-A ports to play with. Not all those USB-C ports are created equal, however, with one having the ability to pump out 240W on its own so you can power something far beyond your average mobile phone. The remaining USB-C ports offer up to 100W each, while the USB-A port delivers up to 22.5W, all while allowing simultaneous charging of multiple devices at full speed. I'm always a little bit suspicious of the typical multi-socket extension cords that, admittedly, I have scattered around my home. Every so often I spy one and immediately think to myself 'I really hope that is safe'. In this regard, UGREEN has gone all out. The charger monitors the temperature 100 times per second, making real-time adjustments to maintain optimal operating conditions. While an orientation sensor adds another layer of safety, reducing power output if the charger is tipped over to prevent overheating and protect connected devices. UGREEN says the charger has 11 protection protocols, including safeguards against over-current, overload, and over-temperature, all housed within a V-0 rated flame-retardant casing. That's pretty cool. I also found the charger to be cool itself, no matter how many things I had plugged in. This gave me much peace of mind and is probably down to the six embedded GaN chips that deliver an energy conversion rate of up to 95%. While it's not light, the charger is small enough that you can probably take it away on a family trip. I'd imagine it would be a godsend in a hotel. Now all this technology doesn't come cheap. It's a high-end charger and is priced accordingly at £219.99. However, at the time of writing you can pick it up on Amazon for £175.99. Still pricey but if you have the need and the money, you can't do much better at the moment. What users say "Wowsers this thing is an absolute MONSTER of a charger Let's not mess around, this is a seriously powerful charger with a price tag attached for a reason. If you need to charge multiple power-hungry devices simultaneously then look no further." "If I had to make any criticisms or suggestions, it would be useful to have LED charging indicators next to the sockets, just a basic LED that lights up when power is bing passed. This would be a useful and quick way to see if your device had finished charging. As it is, the whole body is lacking any kind of illumination, which is kind of odd in a modern device."
The Age
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
CommBank unleashes ‘bot army' with Aussie accents to trap scammers
Listening to Linda Williams complain about her day while talking to a call centre operator as she fumbles around to find her credit card, it sounds like she's falling hook, line and sinker for an obvious scam. The person on the other end of the line, who purports to be from a retailer's fraud department and initially addresses Williams as 'Madam', tells her that suspicious activity has been detected on her account – a Macbook Pro was purchased for $780, to be delivered to a Thailand address. In an alarmed tone, Williams tells the operator that she lives in Sydney and never ordered the computer. The caller then informs Williams she can cancel the order, but that she'll need her credit card details to do so. 'All right gimme a sec, ah, sorry mate, let me try to, I think it's in my wallet, but it's been a crazy day and I'm not even sure I can do things right today,' Williams says. Moments later, she reads out her card details. However, the scammer will never get any money out of her. Williams can't be defrauded, because she doesn't exist. She's an artificial intelligence-powered bot, part of a new army of fake personas with convincing voices and backstories as vulnerable Australians that will go into battle with criminals seeking to swindle people out of their money. Williams' call was just one of what will be roughly 10,000 daily phone calls, and about 2500 text exchanges that the 'bot army' – which is an initiative from Commonwealth Bank and Macquarie University-born artificial intelligence firm – will conduct.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
SG employee rage-quits, takes MacBook as ‘bonus' — Netizens slam her as ‘super immature'
IN a bizarre turn of events, a woman in Singapore quit her job in a fit of rage and walked off with a company-issued MacBook Pro, claiming it was compensation for a bonus she didn't receive. The incident came to light through a viral Reddit post titled 'Ex-colleague rage-quit and took company laptop as 'bonus'', where the original poster (OP) shared that he learned of the situation after receiving a call from his former boss. ALSO READ: 'I support a cancer NGO' - M'sian job seeker stunned as male employer insists on cutting female staff's hair short 'One of my ex-colleagues from my previous company just rage-quit because she didn't receive a bonus. Instead of serving notice, she just submitted 24 hour resignation letter— and took the company laptop with her. 'Her reasoning? That the laptop is her 'contra' for the bonus she thinks she's entitled to. 'I don't know the full story from her side, but this feels very off. The laptop has company data and it's technically company property, not a token of appreciation you just walk off with. HR and IT are now trying to figure out what to do. 'Has anyone dealt with something like this before? 'What can a company realistically do in this kind of situation? Legal route or call police lol. 'Would appreciate any advice or experiences you can share. It's a Macbook Pro,' the post read. Speaking to MS News, the OP, a former Sales Manager at the company, explained that tensions flared after employees were informed there would be no bonuses this year due to financial constraints. 'While the company never guaranteed bonuses, the employees have been receiving them for the past few years,' he said. He also shared his advice to his ex-boss on how to handle the situation: 'I also advised my former boss to lodge a police report immediately when he asked for my advice on how to handle the situation.' Online reactions were swift, with many netizens condemning the woman's actions. One user called hamachired wrote: 'Sounds like a super immature employee. Well, that's theft through and through. If they really wanted to pursue it, can become a police case.' 'Company laptop is company property. They can call the police. Kinda silly to go to jail over a MacBook,' invigo79 commented.
