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Apple continues its sweep to roll out USB-C to more devices

19Oct

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Apple continues its sweep to roll out USB-C to more devices

CNN — Apple (AAPL) quietly announced its next-generation Pencil that works with iPads and now includes USB-C charging. The change comes nearly a month after Apple retired its Lightning charger, a milestone moment toward universal charging amid pressure from EU regulators. Like previous models, the third-generation Apple Pencil is intended for taking notes, sketching and marking up documents. It also supports the hover feature, which allows users to preview and switch between different tools and app controls, when used with a 12.9-inch iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) and 11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation). The price is $79, down $20 from the second-generation Apple Pe...

Here’s why Apple’s charger switch is such a big deal

16Sep

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Here’s why Apple’s charger switch is such a big deal

CNN — Apple retired its Lightning charger on Tuesday exactly 11 years to the day it was first announced. The effort marks a milestone moment for the company by finally adopting USB-C, a universal charging system. That’s noteworthy not only because Apple has been resistant to do so for years but because it’s about to make charging that much easier for its customers. But, as with most things, there’s a catch: The switch to a universal standard means Apple is giving up control of its wired charging ecosystem, and identifying good chargers from bad ones won’t be obvious to many consumers. At its iPhone 15 event, the company announced all of its next-generation smartphones will launch ...

Govt defers implementation of laptop, PCs import restrictions to Nov 1

4Aug

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Govt defers implementation of laptop, PCs import restrictions to Nov 1

LG to launch 13th Gen Intel Core-powered Gram series laptops on June 14Dell XPS laptops with 13th Gen Intel Core processors launched: Details hereHonor to launch MagicBook X 14, MagicBook X 16 laptops in India on April 21Asus launches Zenbook S 13 OLED thin-&-lightweight laptop in India: DetailsHonor MagicBook X 14, X16 laptops available for purchase on Amazon IndiaNet collections under small savings schemes dip for first time in 11 yearsImprove CASA ratio, leverage account aggregator framework: FM to RRBs'Timeline for implementing import restriction on laptops may get extended'Parl panel recommends population-based cancer registries in rural areasGovt may give 1 month transition period for electronics import restrictions

India restricts laptop imports to boost local manufacturing

4Aug

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India restricts laptop imports to boost local manufacturing

CNN — India has placed restrictions on the import of computers and laptops in a surprise move from the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi which has been trying to encourage domestic manufacturing in the tech sector. Importers will now need to apply for licenses in order to bring laptops, tablets, personal computers and other electronic devices into the country, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday. Previously, the import of such items was unrestricted. The ministry didn’t provide a reason for the change in rules, however Modi has aggressively pushed his “Make in India” campaign, which promotes local manufacturing in a bid to create more jobs. It ...