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Apple’s Q3 2023 Financial Results Reveal $81.8 Billion Revenue, 1% YoY Dip

  In its fiscal 2023 third-quarter report, tech giant   Apple  disclosed a quarterly revenue of $81.8 billion, showing a slight 1 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. Despite the dip, the company continues to showcase resilience through an all-time high in its Services division and strong sales in emerging markets. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, expressed satisfaction in the company’s performance, citing an all-time revenue record in the Services division, propelled by an impressive 1 billion paid subscriptions. This milestone reflects Apple’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional services to its customers, further enhancing their overall experience. The robust sales of the iconic iPhone also played a significant role in bolstering the company’s position in emerging markets, contributing to the strength and stability of Apple’s financial performance. Luca Maestri, Apple’s CFO, highlighted the positive trajectory of business performance compared to the...

Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA form Alliance for OpenUSD to drive open standards for 3D content

Introduction In a groundbreaking collaboration, industry giants  Pixar ,  Adobe ,  Apple ,  Autodesk , and  NVIDIA  have come together to establish the Alliance for OpenUSD ( AOUSD ). This collective effort, in partnership with the Joint Development Foundation (JDF), an affiliate of the Linux Foundation, aims to revolutionize the 3D content creation landscape by promoting open standards through Pixar’s Universal Scene Description technology (OpenUSD). This strategic alliance is poised to shape the future of 3D content creation, enhancing interoperability and collaboration across a wide range of industries. The Genesis of OpenUSD OpenUSD, Pixar’s brainchild, represents the pinnacle of 3D scene description technology. Initially developed as the technological foundation for Pixar’s state-of-the-art animation pipeline, OpenUSD has evolved over the years to embrace industries beyond film and visual effects. Recognizing the potential for even broader applications...

Apple Unveils iOS 17: Upgrades to Communication, Sharing, and Intelligent Input

 Apple has recently announced the highly anticipated release of iOS 17, bringing a plethora of exciting updates and improvements to the iPhone user experience. With a focus on enhancing communication, sharing, and intelligent input, iOS 17 promises to revolutionize the way we interact with our devices. In this article, we will explore the key features and advancements introduced in iOS 17 and discuss how they can enhance user productivity and engagement. Personalized Communication: iOS 17 introduces major upgrades to the Phone app, making it more personal and expressive. The new Contact Posters feature allows users to customize their appearance during incoming calls, bringing a fresh and unique look to the phone experience. Users can choose from beautiful treatments for photos or Memoji, eye-catching typography, and font colors. This customization extends to third-party calling apps as well, providing a consistent and personalized calling experience across the device. ...

Apple's WWDC23 Conference: Exciting Updates and Online Events for Developers

  Apple has announced that its highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC23) will commence on June 5, 2023. The conference will begin with a keynote address, unveiling exciting updates coming to Apple platforms later in the year. This year's event will be held online, allowing developers from around the world to participate and learn about the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. The WWDC23 keynote address, scheduled for June 5 at 10 a.m. PDT, promises to be the biggest and most thrilling to date. Viewers can tune in to the livestream through various platforms, including apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and YouTube. Additionally, the keynote will be available for on-demand playback, ensuring that developers who miss the live broadcast can catch up later. Following the keynote, the Platforms State of the Union presentation will take place at 1:30 p.m. PDT. During this session, developers wil...

Apple Releases iOS 16.5 Beta 3 with New Sports-Related Features for Developers

 Apple has released the third beta version of iOS 16.5 to developers, which includes new sports-related features. The update was announced on Tuesday and brings overall improvements to the operating system. iOS 16.5 beta 3 is now available to registered developer beta testers. The update can be installed over the air by going to the Settings app, choosing General, and then selecting Software Update. The build number for this update is 20F5050f. One of the most notable additions in iOS 16.5 is the new Sports tab in the Apple News app. This feature has been highly requested by sports fans and will provide a dedicated section for all things related to sports. It will enable users to stay up-to-date with the latest news, scores, and updates from their favorite teams and leagues. Additionally, iOS 16.5 adds new screen recording commands to Siri. This will allow users to start or stop screen recordings using the virtual assistant. This feature is likely to be useful for indi...

Apple’s first retail store in India opening in Mumbai

On April 18, 2023, Apple achieved a significant milestone by opening its first-ever retail store in India. Located in Mumbai’s upscale commercial hub, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the store is situated in the Jio World Drive Mall owned by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. This marks a historic moment for Apple as it expands its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone markets. For several years, Apple has been teasing plans to open its own retail store in India, a country with a growing middle class and a population set to overtake China’s. Until now, Apple has sold its products in India through authorized third-party retailers and online portals like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm Mall. However, with the opening of its first retail store in Mumbai, Apple is taking a bold step towards establishing a brick-and-mortar presence in the country. One of the key reasons behind Apple’s increased focus on India is the potential for growth. The country’s middle class is expanding ...

Apple iPhone 14 Pro wins best smartphone in 2023 GLOMO awards

  The Global Mobile Awards ( GLOMO ) are one of the most prestigious awards in the mobile industry, recognizing the best products and innovations across several categories. The Device category is always highly contested, with manufacturers from around the world showcasing their latest smartphones, tablets, and wearables.This year’s winner of the Best Smartphone award in the Device category is the  Apple  iPhone 14 Pro.