iPhone 16 series, Apple AirPods 4 and Watch Series 10 launch; iPhone 15, 14 models price cut; Dell, Microsoft job cuts and other top tech news of the week – Times of India

This week, Apple hosted its most-awaited iPhone 16 launch event. The company unveiled four phones – iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max along with Apple Airpods 4 and Watch 10 series. The company also slashed the price of old generation iPhones – iPhone 14 and iPhone 15. Job cuts continue to haunt the tech industry with Dell and Microsoft announcing new rounds of layoffs.These and more in top tech news of the week.

Apple iPhone 16 goes on pre-orders: Price in India, specs and other details

Apple iPhone 16 series comprises of four phones – iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The smartphones launched on September 9 are now up for pre-orders. They will go on sale starting September 20. Customers who pre-order the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max models will be able to avail discounts and cashback through various bank cards. However, the discount and cashback offers vary across stores. Click here to read more

Apple AirPods 4 debuts with ANC: Price in India, specs and more

Apple unveiled new AirPods 4 models along with the iPhone 16 series. The lineup includes the standard AirPods 4 and a version with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Priced at Rs 12,900 and Rs 17,900 respectively, both models can be pre-ordered now and will be available in India starting September 20. The company claims that the new AirPods 4 models are the most advanced and comfortable headphones Apple has ever created with an open-ear design. Click here to read more

Apple Watch Series 10 launched at ‘It’s Glowtime’ event

Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 10 at ‘It’s Glowtime’ event held on September 9. This new model is the thinnest Apple Watch to date and offers the biggest and most advanced display. The smartwatch features a sleep apnea notifications, faster charging, and water depth sensing. It comes in various models and sizes. Pre-orders are available now with official release on September 20. Click here to read more

Apple announces price cut on iPhone 15, iPhone 14 models

After the launch of iPhone 16 series, Apple has officially reduced prices for its iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 models in India by up to Rs 20,000 following the launch of the new iPhone 16 series. The new iPhone 16 starts at Rs 79,900 for the base model and goes up to Rs 1,59,900 for the Pro Max variant. Click here to read more

Airtel CEO sends letter to Reliance Jio, Vodafone-Idea, Tata Tele and BSNL CEOs

Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal has written a letter to the heads of Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Tata Teleservices, says a report in the Economic Times. In the letter, Vittal proposed creating a collaborative system for sharing information about corporate connections used for commercial calling. Click here to read more

Dell ‘issues’ another job cuts warning to manage costs

Dell is reportedly planning additional job cuts this year to manage costs. The company cited stagnant PC demand and lower profitability of AI-optimised servers. The company expects ongoing headcount reduction through fiscal year ending February 2025. According to a report by Bloomberg, Dell also noted that restrictions on external hiring, job reorganisations, and other measures will lead to a “continued reduction in our overall headcount” for the fiscal year ending in February 2025. Click here to read more

Realme P2 Pro with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 launched in India

Realme introduced the P2 Pro smartphone in India with a curved AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. The device offers up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage options. Prices start at Rs 21,999 with sales beginning on September 17th across various channels. Click here to read more

Vivo T3 Ultra with Dimensity 9200+ SoC launched in India

Vivo has launched the T3 Ultra smartphone in India with features like a 1.5K AMOLED display at a 120Hz refresh rate, Dimensity 9200+ chipset, and a dual camera setup. Starting at Rs 31,999 for the base model, it will be available from September 19 on various platforms with special discounts and EMI options. Click here to read more

Microsoft cuts 650 jobs in the Xbox division

Microsoft announced it will lay off about 650 employees in its gaming division, primarily affecting corporate and support functions. This decision follows the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Xbox chief Phil Spencer stated that no games or studios are being impacted by these layoffs, which aim to streamline operations for sustainable future growth. Click here to read more