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WhatsApp on Monday announced several new features. It introduced support for sending and receiving Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android, captured with sound and a short video. Users can also create new Chat Themes using Meta AI by providing prompts. Apart from this, WhatsApp now also allows them to generate backgrounds for calls using the same artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Other new features include new sticker packs, support for document scanning on Android devices, and an easier group search function. New Features on WhatsApp WhatsApp announced new features for its Android and iOS apps in a blog post. One of the biggest new additions is support for Live Photos. iOS users can now share Live Photos, while those on Android can do the same with Motion Photos. For the unaware, Live Photos are short video clips, along with sound, which include a few seconds before and after the shutter button is pressed to take a photo. The feature is available on both Android and iOS, a...

Following the launch of the iPhone 17 series on September 9, all eyes are now on Apple's October event, where it usually unveils its latest MacBook models. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been rumoured to face supply-chain issues that could lead to their delayed launch. As per a seasoned journalist, the M5-powered MacBook Pro and MacBook Air will enter mass production soon. Alongside, Apple is reported to be preparing to launch new external monitors. Apple's Upcoming M5-Powered MacBooks, External Monitors After the iPhone 17 launch, Apple's focus has now shifted to its other products. In the latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote about the upcoming Apple devices. The company is said to be preparing the launch of several new models. As per Gurman, the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, powered by the M5 chipset, may enter mass production soon. The MacBook Pro is said to have two models codenamed J714 and J716, while J813 and J815 model...

Junior is a 2025 Telugu-Kannada romantic action drama film written and directed by Radha Krishna Reddy. It is the debut of Kireeti Reddy alongside Sreeleela with Genelia D'Souza, V. Ravichandran and others in supporting roles. The arc of the story describes a happy-go-lucky young man who rebels against his father's over-protectiveness and tries to live life on his own terms: along the way, he unearths family secrets and corporate malfeasance. The movie offers romance, emotion, humour, dance and action; the motive is to provide a mass-entertainer launch vehicle for its hero. When & Where to Watch Junior will release in Telugu on September 22, 2025, on Aha, and in Kannada on NammaFlix. Trailer & Plot The trailer promises feisty dance numbers, college romance, an emotional father-son bond and confrontation as Abhinav picks up an internship, which leads to corporate fraud. In this narrative, he has to negotiate his relationship with his demanding father, conflicts with the ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled BSNL's fully indigenous 4G network in the country. He also commissioned over 97,500 BSNL mobile towers nationwide from Jharsuguda, Odisha. The latest 4 G towers are built entirely using domestic technology with an estimated cost of Rs. 37,000 crore. This also marks India's entry into the league of nations developing indigenous telecom equipment. The initiative is a part of achieving 100 percent 4G saturation under the Digital Bharat Nidhi programme. BSNL 4G Stack and Telecom Towers Details Unveiled The BSNL's fully indigenous 4G stack showcases India's technological self-reliance and the largest deployment of telecom infrastructure in the country. "The rollout of the ‘swadeshi' 4G network is a transformative step in line with the Prime Minister's vision of Digital India, bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities, while paving the way for BSNL's 5G upgrade and integration," an offi...

Samsung recently announced the release schedule of the One UI 8 update for Galaxy devices in India. Now, the South Korean tech conglomerate is said to have begun testing its next iteration, dubbed One UI 8.5, for select older models. As per a tipster, the latest build of the Android 16-based firmware has been spotted on an internal test server for one of the handsets in the Galaxy S24 series. One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S24+ This information comes from Tarun Vats' post on X (formerly Twitter). The tipster spotted One UI 8.5's internal test build on Samsung's server, which was officially listed as a “newfound test firmware”. It is said to come with the build versions S926BXXU9DYIA/ S926BOXM9DYIA/ S926BXXU9DYIA. As per the tipster, this particular firmware is for the international variant of the Samsung Galaxy S24+, bearing the model number SM-S926B. Notably, this discovery builds upon recent sightings of the One UI 8.5 test build for the international variant of the Galaxy S25 (SM...

Qualcomm on Wednesday announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for mobile devices at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. According to the company, the newest mobile processor features third-generation Oryon cores, which enable faster performance and improved efficiency compared to the previous Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. The chip gets support for Agentic AI assistants and is touted to be the world's first mobile platform to record videos in the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Availability Qualcomm says flagship Android devices powered by its latest Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC are expected to be available in the coming days. The chip is confirmed to be adopted for flagship devices by global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for devices like the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 17 series. Additionally, Xiaomi's sub-brand Poco has also announced that its next-generation flagship smartphone will be powered by this chipset. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Sp...

The Realme GT 8 series is scheduled to be launched in China in October. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has revealed key details about the display and camera of the upcoming Realme GT 8 Pro. The handset will debut with a 2K resolution display, confirming previous rumours. For optics, the Realme GT 8 Pro is confirmed to get a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor, as part of its triple rear camera setup. Realme GT 8 Pro Display, Camera Specifications Confirmed The information was shared by the official Realme handle in a post on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. According to the company, the Realme GT 8 Pro will feature a 2K flat display. In a subsequent post, Realme announced that the upcoming handset will feature a triple camera setup. It is confirmed to include a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor. With this, the company will join other China-based OEMs such as Honor and Vivo, which are also rumoured to offer 200-megapixel te...

WhatsApp may be developing a new feature for its Android app, which opens up more ways to control what's happening in a group chat. As per a feature tracker's report, it will soon allow users to mute the ‘everyone' mentions in a group conversation. The in-development feature is speculated to provide them with an extra option to mitigate frequent or unnecessary everyone mentions by adding a layer of personalisation to chats. Mute Everyone Mentions on WhatsApp According to WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the mute everyone mentions feature was discovered in WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.27.1, which has been designated as a compatible update. The Meta Platforms-owned instant messaging client might be developing it for release in a future version of the app. Based on the above screenshot shared by the feature tracker, a new Mute @everyone option has been added below the mute toggle in the notifications settings on WhatsApp for Android. However, it is turned off by ...

OnePlus 15 is expected to go official soon as the successor to the OnePlus 13. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a real-life unit of the handset was allegedly seen during an event, which showcases the rumoured design changes that are likely to arrive this year. It is seen in a white colourway, sporting a rectangular-shaped camera island aligned to the top-left corner of the screen. Meanwhile, OnePlus has confirmed that its upcoming handset will run on the latest Android 16-based firmware. OnePlus 15 Seen in Real Life An alleged image of the purported OnePlus 15 is circulating on the microblogging platform Weibo. According to a post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese), it is indeed a real-life image of the handset which was seen at the Elite Gaming League Finals in China. The handset can be seen with the rumoured redesigned back panel. It is now in the form of a rectangular-shaped deco, aligned to the top-left corner at the back, as opposed to the circular camera isl...

Junior is a Telugu romance action film, with Kireeti Reddy, son of mining baron Gaali Janardhan Reddy, in the lead role. Playing alongside him is Sreeleela, who brings liveliness and pep to the tale. Radha Krishna Reddy has helmed the project, which they hope to infuse with a mix of romance, action and sentiment for commercial value. Presented as a family entertainer, Junior has stylish visuals and peppy songs as well as dramatic sequences that have been shaped keeping kids' interest along with the audience, in a family mode. When and Where to Watch Junior will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video from September 19, 2025. Trailer and Plot The trailer showed audiences a sneak peek into Junior's world, which includes love scenes, dramatic energy-driven dance acts and action sequences. It is a story of young love, familial bonding and rebellious clashes, but Kireeti Reddy becomes entangled in so many challenges that it makes him question his courage and even heart. The...

Article 370 is a political drama that has been written and directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale. The movie follows NIA Agent Zooni Haksar (Yami Gautam), who is tasked with combating terrorism and separatism in Kashmir. This secret mission is taken under the guidance of the PMO official Rajeshwari Swaminathan. The outcomes in the climax of the mission will transform the fate of Jammu and Kashmir. The sequences are highly sensitive and explore the themes of political conflicts in the parliament. When and Where to Watch Article 370 Article 370 is currently streaming on Zee5. The viewers will require an active subscription to watch it online. Official Trailer and Plot of Article 370 Article 370 is a highly sensitive movie that revolves around the historic decision of the government that changed the fate of Jammu and Kashmir. The movie revolves around NIA agent Zooni Haskar (portrayed by Yami Gautam), who, along with a determined member of PMO, Rajeshwari Swaminathan (played by Priyamani), tak...

Apple's iPhone 17 series, all-new iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) were all launched at its ‘Awe Dropping' event on September 9. Days after Apple showcased its latest hardware innovations, these new products were available to pre-order in the country. Now, the new iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods models can be purchased starting Friday (September 19). Apple Products Going on Sale Today The latest products from the Cupertino company are now available for purchase from the Apple India website, the Apple Store app, leading e-commerce platforms, and other offline retailers in India. Additionally, they will also be available via Apple's official stores in India, located in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. These stores will open at 8am IST. The following products are going on sale today: 1. iPhone 17 Series 2. iPhone Air 3. Apple Watch Series 11 4. Apple Watch Ultra 3 5. Apple Watch SE 3 6. AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) iPhone 17, iPhone Air, A...

Oakley Meta Vanguard made its debut at the Meta Connect event on Wednesday. It is a reimagination of the classic Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which are designed as comfort wear. Instead, the Vanguard focuses on athletes and outdoor activities, with its wraparound design and centrally placed camera. The new smart glasses join the Meta Ray-Ban Display and the third generation of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Notably, the Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses were briefly revealed by the company in a YouTube video on Tuesday. Oakley Meta Vanguard Smart Glasses: Price and Availability The Vanguards' price is set at $499 (roughly Rs. 43,850), and the smart glasses are currently available for pre-order. Interested individuals can pre-order the wearable either on Meta's website or Oakley's website. The smart glasses are available in Black, Road, Sapphire, and 24K (gold) colour options. It goes on sale starting October 21. Notably, the lenses for the Vanguards are replaceable and cost $85 (rough...

TikTok's fate in the US may soon be decided. On Friday, officials representing both China and the US reportedly confirmed that the two countries have reached an agreement to switch the ByteDance-owned short-video platform to US-controlled ownership. While details of the agreement have not been made public as of now, as per the report, China wants to keep hold of the “Chinese characteristics” of the app despite the divestment. The information comes as the Trump administration's deadline extension for the divestment comes to an end. TikTok to Reportedly Be Shifted to US-Controlled Ownership According to Reuters, the US and China have reached an agreement to divest TikTok under US ownership. Citing unnamed officials representing both countries, the report claimed that a “framework agreement” has been reached around the short-video platform. The agreement reportedly came after months of discussions between the two sides. The mention of “framework agreement” is interesting here. The...

For the fans of The Witcher, hold the breathe, as Netflix has just dropped a teaser where Liam Hemsworth has taken over as Geralt, replacing Henry Cavill. Yes, the season is finally set to land on the digital screens very soon. This season will pick up right from the moment season 3 ended. As Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri are separated, the viewers will witness the ultimate saga of transformations, the hunt will get intense, and some new faces will be introduced. When and Where to Watch The Witcher Season 4 The Witcher Season 4 will begin streaming from October 30, 2025, only on Netflix. The viewers, however, will require an active subscription to watch it online. Official Trailer and Plot of The Witcher Season 4 With Liam Hemsworth taking the role of Geralt, this anticipated series will begin right from the point where it left off. As Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri are separated, they will navigate their way to transformation. The season 4 will showcase Geralt searching for Ciri, while deali...

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 series and the iPhone Air at its ‘Awe Dropping' event last week. The new handsets were made available for pre-order on September 12, with shipping beginning on September 19. However, not everyone will receive the iPhone 17 series or iPhone Air orders on the same date. According to Apple's website, the delivery estimates have slipped beyond the promised timeline, while retailers in India are also reportedly facing a stock shortage. iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air Shortage According to a Moneycontrol report, retailers have warned of sparse supplies of the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air. Citing industry sources, the report attributed this shortage to Apple's expanding retail network in India, which effectively reduces the per-store allocation of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The initial production of a new iPhone series in India initially focuses on the base models, as per the report. The increase in production capacity for the Pro and P...

Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata is an ambitious Indian 2025 animated mythological series that retells one of India's grandest epics. That makes the blood war of 18 days, the centrepiece of the Mahabharata, come alive through contemporary animation in which it is not just about battles but also emotional turmoil, moral dilemmas and inner wars that rage within its warriors. The goal of the creators is to have it both ways, with big myths and character-driven stories that keep the audience connected. When & Where to Watch Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata is going to premiere on Netflix on October 10, 2025. Trailer & Plot Told in two parts that are each nine episodes, the series covers the 18 days of war. Told from various viewpoints, the story tracks 18 central combatants, not just on the battlefield but in their moral choices, relationships and betrayals, doubts and price paid for war in human terms. It's about more than the epic, iconic spectacle of my...

Son of Sardaar 2 is a comedy-drama movie that stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role. The movie, after its theatrical run, now has a tentative date of digital release. The movie follows Jassi Singh Randhawa, who returns to Scotland to unite with his wife after years of separation. However, destiny had other plans. As he reaches Scotland, he becomes trapped in a mafia war and a chaotic Sikh Wedding. What comes after offers ultimate laughter and a lot of drama. When and Where to Watch Son of Sardaar 2 This movie is expected to land somewhere around Sept. 25th, 2025, only on Netflix. However, a confirmed date has not been received yet. Official Trailer and Plot of Son of Sardaar 2 Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, Son of Sardaar 2 revolves around Jassi Singh Randhawa, who, after surviving house arrest and years apart, visits Scotland to reunite with his wife. However, things take a drastic turn when he gets entangled in a chaotic mafia war and a bizarre Sikh wedding. Now, he has to save the hosta...

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 will begin on September 23, and during the sale event, the e-commerce platform will offer various electronics, such as smartphones, PCs, laptops, true wireless stereo (TWS), washing machines, smart home appliances, refrigerators, and smartwatches, at a discounted price. Customers will also be able to take advantage of cashback offers and exchange bonuses. Now, the e-commerce platform has revealed the special offer price at which the standard iPhone 16 will be available during the upcoming sale event. Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025: iPhone 16 Deal The e-commerce platform has updated the Big Billion Days Sale page on its mobile app to reveal that the iPhone 16 will be available at a discounted price of Rs. 51,999. Interestingly, the microsite mentions taglines, like “What you see is what you pay” and “No T&C Applied”, which means that this price tag does not include the additional bank offers that buyers can avail themselves of with credit and...

Google has updated the Gemini app and tweaked a few elements as a quality-of-life improvement. The most notable change is the redesign of the prompt box or the prompt bar. Earlier, it appeared as a rectangular box where users could type their queries, requests, and messages. It now appears as an open-box style, with a top lid but no sides or the bottom. The new design allows users to fit in a few extra characters in the same line, better managing the overall space. Gemini App Gets a Minor Design Update First spotted by 9to5Google on Wednesday, the new app design is currently available on Android, and the iOS version could be around the corner. This redesign appears to be focused on making better use of the negative space and offering a larger canvas for users to type and read messages. Additionally, Google is also making it easy for users to access different Gemini features. Coming to the prompt box, it now features a top lid that curves at the end to give the appearance of a rectangle...

Apple's all-new iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max have been unveiled at the 'Awe Dropping' event on Tuesday. The Pro models will be available alongside the standard iPhone 17 and the all-new Air model in the coming days. As expected, the iPhone 17 Pro models are powered by Apple's A19 Pro chip, the top-tier silicon. Both the Pro models run iOS 26 out of the box. The company's latest flagship smartphones were announced by the company's CEO, Tim Cook, during a pre-recorded event, which was livestreamed on the Apple website and its YouTube channel. The successor to the iPhone 16 Pro models arrives with several new features and upgrades. Both of these devices will support all the artificial intelligence (AI) features in the Apple Intelligence suite. iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Price and Availability iPhone 17 Pro price in the US starts at $1,099 for the 256GB storage variant, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max is available starting $1,199 for the 256GB storage variant. ...

Apple's biggest hardware launch event of the year is all set to take place today, bringing a year's worth of leaks and rumours to a close. Dubbed ‘Awe Dropping', the next launch event is expected to feature the launch of the next-generation iPhone lineup, which could arrive as the iPhone 17 series. However, several more products across categories are in line to make their debut, from the Apple Watch Series 11 to a new AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) TWS headset. The keynote address is also expected to end with the revelation of the release dates for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and other operating system updates for eligible devices. Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' iPhone 17 Event: How to Watch the Live Stream The iPhone 17 launch event will begin with a keynote address at 10am PT, or 10:30pm IST for viewers in India. Similar to other iPhone launch events of the past, the ‘Awe Dropping' event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Apple Park, Cupertino (California). The launch ...

Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' event is less than 48 hours away, and leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 series are continuing to surface. According to a latest rumour coming out of South Korea, the Pro models in Apple's iPhone 17 lineup will feature up to 8X optical zoom, a big upgrade compared to the 5X sensor on the current models. Apart from this, the purported iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are also said to deliver improved thermal management, owing to the inclusion of a new vapour chamber. iPhone 17 Pro Leaks Citing tipster @Jukanlosreve's now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), 9to5Mac reported that the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature improved telephoto cameras. A South Korean carrier reportedly shared documents, revealing the presence of a new telephoto camera, which offers up to 8X optical zoom. For reference, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature a 12-megapixel telephoto lens that is capable of shooting in up to 5X optical zoom. This information...

Alice in Borderland, the Japanese survival thriller, is all set to return with the third season on September 25, 2025. It will be released on Netflix, with its two power-packed, intense seasons packed with scenes of life and death. Fans can expect more gripping challenges and an emotional story in the concept. Recently, the makers launched the trailer of Season 3, keeping the viewers hooked. Season 3 has an original storyline, with the universe being expanded, pushing the characters into uncharted territory. Where to watch Alice in Borderland S3 Alice in Borderland, is set to stream on September 25 on Netflix. Cast Kento Yamazaki, Tao, Tsuchiya, Ayaka Miyoshi, Hayato Isamura, Katsuya Malguma, amongst others. The new cast comprises Koji Ohkura, Kotaro Daigo, Risa Sudou, Tina Tamashiro, Hyunri, Kento Kaku, and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi. Plot While Season 3 is yet to be released, here is what can be expected when the director Shinsuke Sato returns to the forefront, with the lead actors Kento Yamaz...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has been mentioned in several leaks over the last few weeks. Recently, leaked dummy images of the smartphone hinted that it could feature a camera module similar to the one rumoured to be equipped on the upcoming iPhone 17 series. Now, the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) renders of the handset have reportedly been spotted, and they reveal the same large camera island. As per the report, the Galaxy S26 Edge will also be thinner than its predecessor, and could replace the Plus variant from the S-series lineup. Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge to Reportedly Get a Larger Camera Module Android Headlines collaborated with tipster OnLeaks to share the CAD renders of the purported Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge in a report. The smartphone is said to measure 158.4 x 75.7 x 5.5mm in terms of dimensions. The part with the camera bump will reportedly be 10.8mm thick. Based on this, the Galaxy S26 Edge will be thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge, which measured at 5.8mm in thickness at its thinnes...

The iPhone 17 series is set to be launched at Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' event on September 9. With less than a week to go, leaks are now surfacing rapidly, courtesy of the rumour mill. According to a market intelligence company, the iPhone 17 Pro models and the new iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with more RAM than their predecessors, along with higher base storage. Further, the entire lineup is said to feature improved cameras, courtesy of which, the iPhone 17 series is expected to outsell the iPhone 16, despite the rumoured price hike. iPhone 17 Upgrades, Sale Prediction, and More According to a report by the market intelligence firm TrendForce, shipments of the iPhone 17 models are expected to increase by 3.5 percent compared to the iPhone 16 series. While the overall demand may be tempered due to global economic conditions and potentially higher prices, the top-end iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to drive sales once again. The demand for the iPhone 17 lineup is...

Tecno Pova Slim 5G is all set to be launched in India on Thursday (September 4). The handset will arrive with an ultra-thin form factor, as the moniker suggests. It is a sibling of the Tecno Spark Slim that was showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in March. In the days leading up to the launch, the brand has been teasing several details about the handset. It will debut with Ella, Tecno's in-house voice assistant, along with support for AI features. Here's everything you need to know about the Tecno Pova Slim 5G ahead of its launch in India. Tecno Pova Slim 5G India Launch Details Tecno Pova Slim 5G will be launched in India today at 2pm IST. The pricing of the handset is still under wraps, but only a few hours remain until it is revealed by the company. A microsite on Flipkart is teasing some of its features. This confirms that the Tecno Pova Slim 5G could be available for purchase in India via the e-commerce platform. Tecno Pova Slim 5G Features, Specifications (E...

Apple on Tuesday released the iOS 26 Beta 9 update for iPhone to developers and beta testers. The new operating system (OS) firmware arrives a week after the introduction of the eighth beta update. While there are no new features, the iOS 26 Beta 9 update carries fixes for several bugs discovered in previous iterations. It resolves issues related to Apple Intelligence, Bluetooth, Camera, CarPlay, Siri, software, and the Weather app. iOS 26 Beta 9 Update for iPhone: Compatible Models The iOS 26 Beta 9 update for iPhone is available as a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to registered Apple developers and beta testers on iPhone 11 and later models. A public beta is also available for general consumers who are enrolled in Apple's beta software programme. However, Apple Intelligence features are restricted to the iPhone 16 series, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. To install the update on your iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on General > Software...

Realme 15T 5G is all set to be launched in India today (September 2). The handset will arrive as the latest addition to the Realme 15 series and the successor to Realme 14T 5G, which debuted in April. In the build-up to the handset's launch, the China-based smartphone maker has been teasing several details related to the upcoming Realme 15T 5G in recent days. The phone is confirmed to sport a textured matte 4R design with nano-scale microcrystalline lithography. It is said to pack a 7000mAh battery. Here's everything you need to know about the Realme 15T 5G ahead of launch in India. Realme 15T 5G Launch: How to Watch Livestream Realme 15T 5G will be launched in India today at 12pm IST. The launch event will be streamed live on Realme India's social media handles along with the official YouTube channel. Alternatively, you can watch the event live through the video player embedded below. Realme 15T 5G Price in India, Availability (Expected) According to the official teaser, t...

The iPhone 17 series is all set to be launched at Apple's “Awe Dropping” event on September 9. With less than 10 days remaining till launch, leaks are now surfacing at a rapid pace. According to a recent report, all models in the iPhone 17 series could become eSIM-only in several International markets. While all iPhone variants are eSIM compatible, only the US variants of the iPhone 14 and later models come without a physical SIM tray slot. eSIM-Only iPhone 17 Models Citing sources familiar with the matter, MacRumors reported that Apple has mandated retail employees to undergo a training course related to iPhone models with eSIM support. The requirement has reportedly been made at Apple Authorised Resellers in the EU, which includes countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. The report adds that Apple retail employees are required to complete their training by Friday (September 5), four days before the Cupertino-based tech giant's “Awe Dropping” event...