New Delhi: As Apple India posted a record high domestic sales of $9 billion in FY25, one in every five iPhones made globally in FY25 was manufactured/assembled in India, the company filings showed. The company’s manufacturing in India contributed 12 per cent of Apple’s global production value. Apple’s sales in India accounted for just over 2 per cent of Apple’s $416.1 billion global revenue, but India’s role in iPhone production expanded sharply, analysts said. The iPhone maker began local assembly of high-end Pro and Pro Max models of iPhones in India for the first time. The company filings showed that the Americas brought in $178.4 billion in FY25 – nearly 43 percent of Apple’s global revenue – and a growing share of those iPhones were shipped from India. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Europe followed with 26.7 per cent share and Greater China contributed accounted for 15.4 per cent share. The company’s India revenue has climbed nearly eightfold over the past decade, driven mainly by iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and accessories, with services remaining a small single‑digit share of total sales. Apple’s India‑based production had a freight‑on‑board value of $22 billion in FY25, out of which $7.5 billion worth of vale being exported. Local manufacturing largely supports the company’s sales force in India by avoiding the 16 per cent customs duty applied on fully imported phones. In an earnings call with analysts after posting strong quarterly results, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that when it comes to retail, “We are heading into our busiest time of year with our best-ever lineup. In the last few months, we’ve opened new stores in emerging markets like India and the UAE and new locations in the US and China.” For its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ended September 27, the company posted quarterly revenue of $102.5 billion, up 8 per cent year-on-year.

Nothing OS 4.0 Update: The Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 update is set to begin rolling out from Friday, 21 November, the company has officially confirmed. The announcement is followed by months of anticipation, as the update comes after several weeks of testing. Nothing opened the Nothing OS 4.0 open beta programme in late October, allowing users to try the new software early. In a message posted on the Nothing Community platform, the company thanked beta testers for their feedback and confirmed that the general rollout is now ready. A short post on X also highlighted the launch, stating: “Nothing OS 4.0. Let your phone bring flow to your life. General Release. 21 Nov.” Nothing OS 4.0. Let your phone bring flow to your life. General Release. 21 Nov. pic.twitter.com/95zBHKy5y9 Nothing (@nothing) November 19, 2025 Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Expected Devices in First Rollout Although Nothing has not released an official list of devices that will receive the stable update first, the company’s open beta has suggested some hints. Based on the models included in the beta, the following phones are expected to get Nothing OS 4.0 from day one: Nothing Phone 2 Nothing Phone 3 Nothing Phone 2a Nothing Phone 2a Plus Nothing Phone 3a Nothing Phone 3a Pro New Features Powered by Android 16 Nothing OS 4.0 includes a mix of Android 16 upgrades and several features designed specifically by Nothing. Some of the major additions include: (Also Read: Hyundai Creta In Trouble? 8 New SUVs Coming To Challenge Its Crown – Duster, Sierra And…; Full List Inside!) Extra Dark Mode for deeper and more comfortable nighttime viewing Pop-Up View, a feature that lets users open apps in floating windows New 2×2 Quick Settings tile for more accessible controls Multiple new lock screen clock designs Essential Apps, a collection of user-created widgets that can be shared on the Nothing Playground platform The Nothing Phone 2 series will also be equipped with the “Stretch” camera feature, which is already available on the Nothing Phone 3. Additionally, the update introduces the Lock Glimpse function across supported models.

Realme has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Realme GT 8 Pro, in India. The new device brings several firsts to the market, including a camera system developed in partnership with Japanese brand Ricoh and a unique switchable camera bump that allows users to customise the look of the phone. The Realme GT 8 Pro starts at Rs 72,999, while a special Dream Edition, inspired by the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, will be available for Rs 79,999. The smartphone will be available for sale from November 25 through Realme’s website and Flipkart. Powerful Performance Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The Realme GT 8 Pro is powered with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, supported by Realme’s own Hyper Vision+ AI chip. Together, the hardware promises high performance for gaming, multitasking, and heavy apps. Realme claims the device crosses four million points on AnTuTu, showing strong results. It also features the AI Gaming Super Frame engine for smoother gameplay and a 7K Ultimate VC Cooling System to help maintain stable temperatures during intense use. AI-Enhanced Realme UI 7.0 The smartphone runs on Realme UI 7.0, based on Android 16. The interface focuses on smooth operation and user-friendly AI features. Some key tools include: AI Notify Brief for quick notification summaries AI Framing Master to improve photography A Multi-task sidebar for running several apps at once Additional features like AI Gaming Coach and AI Smart Reply Realme claims the device can support up to 12 apps running simultaneously, improving productivity and ease of use. (Also Read: Lava Agni 4 India Launch On November 20: How You Can Use Mobile At Home Without Buying; Check Expected Display, Battery, Camera, And Price) Ricoh-Powered Camera  One of the major highlights of the Realme GT 8 Pro is its advanced camera system built in collaboration with Ricoh GR. It includes: A primary camera offering 28mm and 40mm focal lengths Snap Focus mode for quick shooting A 200MP telephoto camera with 12× lossless zoom A 50MP ultra-wide lens Video recording support for 4K at 120fps and 8K at 30fps Realme has introduced the world’s first switchable camera island, allowing users to detach and replace the camera bump with different styles for customisation. Display and Strong Battery Backup The smartphone features a 2K HyperGlow display with a high refresh rate and a peak brightness of 7,000 nits, making it suitable for outdoor viewing. Audio is supported by symmetric speakers, and the device includes an improved vibration motor for enhanced haptics. It is powered by a 7,000 mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. According to Realme, the device can deliver over 20 hours of video playback and more than eight hours of gaming on a single charge.

New Delhi: India is set to cross 1 billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2031. This would give the country a 79 per cent 5G subscription penetration, reflecting rapid growth in adoption just three years after the service began rolling out nationwide, a new report said on Thursday.  The November 2025 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report highlights that India is one of the fastest-growing 5G markets globally. By the end of 2025, the country is expected to reach 394 million 5G users, accounting for 32 per cent of all mobile subscriptions. Ericsson India MD Nitin Bansal said that mobile data usage in India is the highest in the world, with average consumption at 36 GB per month per smartphone, projected to rise to 65 GB by 2031. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source He added that affordable 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) equipment and heavy data usage are driving this surge. Globally, the report forecasts 6.4 billion 5G subscriptions by 2031, making up about two-thirds of all mobile subscriptions. In 2025 alone, global 5G subscriptions are expected to reach 2.9 billion, rising by 600 million in a single year. Network coverage is also expanding quickly, with 400 million more people gaining 5G access in 2025. By the end of that year, half of the global population outside mainland China is expected to be covered. Mobile network data traffic rose 20 per cent between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, driven mainly by India and China. By 2025, 5G networks will handle 43 per cent of all mobile data, a number expected to jump to 83 per cent by 2031. Fixed Wireless Access continues to grow as a major 5G use case. The EMR estimates that 1.4 billion people will be connected through FWA by 2031, with 90 per cent of these users on 5G networks. Currently, 159 service providers already offer 5G-based FWA services, representing about 65 per cent of all FWA operators worldwide, the report said.

New Delhi: Apple on Wednesday announced 45 finalists for the App Store Awards, recognising some of the most innovative apps and games across 12 categories. The finalists, selected by App Store editors, represent standout achievements in user experience, technical excellence, creativity and cultural relevance. In the iPhone App of the Year category, BandLab, LADDER, and Tiimo earned recognition for helping users improve creative output, streamline strength training, and manage routines more mindfully. For iPhone Game of the Year, Capybara Go!, Pokemon TCG Pocket and Thronefall stood out for their inventive gameplay and broad appeal. On iPad, creativity and productivity were front and centre. Other shortlisted apps included Detail, Graintouch and Structured, while DREDGE, Infinity Nikki and Prince of Persia: Lost Crown were some of the games that stood out for their narrative depth and visual immersion. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Mac App finalists included Acorn for photo editing, Essayist for simplifying academic work, and Under My Roof for home management. For Mac games, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and Neva were variously commended for world-building and storytelling. Also making a strong showing was Apple’s newest platform, Vision Pro. Camo Studio, D-Day: The Camera Soldier and Explore POV made the list as leading Vision Pro apps. Vision Pro game finalists included Fishing Haven, Gears & Goo and Porta Nubi. Apps focused on social impact and community engagement dominated the category of Cultural Impact. Be My Eyes, StoryGraph, Retro, Venba, and Yuka were a few such apps focused on promoting accessibility, inclusivity, cultural storytelling, and making informed choices. The 2024 finalists represent the ever-changing creativity of the global developer community, Apple said, underlining the App Store’s position at the centre of breakthrough digital experiences. The annual awards honour developers whose creations elevate everyday productivity, inspire creativity, enable richer workflows, and push the boundaries of gameplay. “We’re thrilled to celebrate the App Store Award finalists, a diverse and talented group of developers from around the globe,” said Carson Oliver, Apple’s head of App Store Worldwide.

New Delhi: Indian firms ranked cyber attacks or data breaches as their top business risk, with AI and climate change as future business risks by 2028, a report said on Wednesday. Talent attraction and retention challenges persist, while property damage and exchange rate fluctuation are more pronounced in India than the rest of Asia, the report from global professional services firm Aon said. “Indian businesses are demonstrating remarkable agility in the face of digital disruption, talent adaptability and geopolitical shifts,” said Rishi Mehra, CEO of India, for Aon. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Indian respondents, however, reported that 77.8 per cent of them had losses from property damage, 46.2 per cent from business interruption and 63.6 per cent were impacted by exchange‑rate fluctuations. Talent challenges and cash flow/liquidity risks have also resulted in losses for nearly half of the respondents, the report said. Risk management is being increasingly formalised, with 70 per cent of respondents having established dedicated risk and insurance teams and 64.9 per cent measuring the total cost of insurable risk, according to the biennial survey of nearly 3,000 risk managers, C-suite leaders and executives across 63 countries. Mitigation efforts are robust, with 92.9 per cent having plans and formal reviews for cyber attacks, 90.9 per cent for property damage and 55 per cent of them addressing talent retention. India is rapidly emerging as a global cybersecurity hub, driven by more than 400 startups and a skilled workforce of over 6.5 lakh professionals, powering a $20 billion cybersecurity industry, according to data from the IT Ministry. CERT-In is building a robust and trusted cyber defence architecture aligned with the vision of Digital India through its research collaborations, public–private partnerships, and participation in international forums.

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday issued a direction mandating the last dates by which adoption of the ‘1600’ numbering series should be completed by entities in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, and government organisations to clearly distinguish their service and transactional calls from other commercial communications. The direction has been issued with the objective of curbing spam, and preventing fraudulent activities perpetrated through voice calls. In response to TRAI’s regulatory initiative, the ‘1600’ numbering series has been assigned by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for allocation to entities in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, regulated by the RBI, SEBI, and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and Government organisations. The series will enable citizens to reliably identify legitimate calls originating from regulated financial institutions, an official statement said. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The directive states that the adoption of ‘1600’ numbering series for all Mutual Funds and Asset Management Companies (AMCs) shall be completed by February 15, 2026. In the case of Qualified Stockbrokers (QSBs) the adoption of ‘1600’ numbering series shall be completed by March 15, 2026. For the time being, other SEBI-registered intermediaries may voluntarily migrate to the 1600-series after verification of their registration details, the directive states. Commercial banks (including Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, and Foreign Banks) will have to adopt the 1600 series by January 1, 2026. Large NBFCs (asset size above Rs 5,000 crore), Payments Banks, and Small Finance Banks will have to onboard by February 1, 2026 while the remaining NBFCs, Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, and smaller entities shall onboard by March 1, 2026, the directive states. Central record keeping agencies and Pension Fund Managers shall onboard by February 15, 2026. The matter of mandating last date for adoption of 1600 series by the entities in the insurance sector is under discussion with IRDAI, and will be notified subsequently, the official statement said. The structured and time-bound adoption of the 1600-series is expected to significantly improve consumer safety and help curb impersonation-based financial frauds perpetrated through voice calls. After the assignment of the series and allocation of numbering resources to the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), TRAI has regularly engaged with TSPs and the BFSI sector regulators for adoption of 1600 series by BFSI sector entities. Consequent to these efforts, about 485 entities have already adopted 1600 series, subscribing to a total of over 2800 numbers, the statement said. Based on TRAI’s interactions with stakeholders, it was considered that time is now ripe to mandate time-bound completion of the exercise so that entities continuing to use standard 10-digit numbers for service and transactional calls, also shift to 1600 series numbers to reduce the risk of fraudulent or misleading calls being made in the guise of trusted financial institutions, the statement explained. TRAI has taken inputs regarding timelines from the regulators of the BFSI sector, following deliberations held during the meetings of the Joint Committee of Regulators. Based on the consultations held with them, a phase-wise implementation schedule has now been issued, the statement added.

Google Gemini 3 Features: Google has rolled out its latest and the most-advanced AI model Gemini 3. This new model is set to become a major turning point in the AI race, as Google is integrating Gemini 3 directly into Google Search from day one. Users will be able to access the model instantly through a new AI mode toggle, with no separate app or download required. Meanwhile, Jio has also announced a significant expansion of its AI partnership with Google, widening eligibility for its Jio Gemini offer and upgrading the bundled plan to include Google’s latest Gemini 3 model. Google Gemini 3: Features Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The Google’s next-generation AI model, Gemini 3, comes with a new AI thinking feature in Google Search. The new model is designed to help users work more efficiently and boost their creativity. All eligible Jio users will also receive 2 TB of cloud storage, AI tools for creating images and videos, and access across Google’s apps and services. Gemini App Surpasses 650 Million Users Per Month The latest version of Google’s artificial intelligence model, CEO Sundar Pichai wrote a simple, one-word social media post to express his excitement about the new product “. The Gemini App surpasses 650 million users per month, more than 70 per cent of our cloud customers use our AI, 13 million developers have built with our generative models, and that is just a snippet of the impact we are seeing. (Also Read: Lava Agni 4 India Launch On November 20: How You Can Use Mobile At Home Without Buying; Check Expected Display, Battery, Camera, And Price) Google Gemini 3: Jio Offers Free Access And How To Claim All Jio users with an Unlimited 5G plan will now get 18 months of the Google Gemini Pro Plan at no extra cost, a package worth Rs 35,100. Earlier, this offer was limited to users aged 18 to 25 through a youth-only plan in partnership with Google. Users can activate the free plan by opening the MyJio app and tapping the “Claim Now” banner. In the US, Google will roll out the model in phases, starting first for Gemini Pro and Ultra subscribers. Google Gemini 3: Elon Musk And Sam Altman Reaction Elon Musk from xAI and Sam Altman from OpenAI reacted to Sundar Pichai’s announcement of Gemini 3. Altman congratulated Google and said the new model looks great. 

Lava Agni 4 Price In India: Lava will expand its smartphone category in India with the launch of Agni 4 tomorrow on November 20. The smartphone is expected to be a mid-range device which may be priced below Rs 30,000. The upcoming smartphone will succeed the Agni 3 which was launched last year. Notably, the Lava Agni 4 is going ahead with AI in their smartphones. Ahead of the launch, Lava announced a Demo at Home campaign where a company engineer visits interested buyers at their homes. The engineer will guide them through the device and let them try its design and features. This home demo campaign runs from November 20 to November 24, in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. Customers in these cities can register for the invite only experience by filling out a simple form.  Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Lava Agni 4 Specifications (Expected) The Lava Agni 4 is expected to feature a 6.78 inch Full HD Plus display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It will likely run on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, also used in phones such as the OnePlus Nord CE 5 and Infinix GT 30 Pro, paired with fast UFS 4.0 storage. The device is teased to include a dual rear camera setup with two 50 megapixel sensors and may pack a large battery of more than 7000mAh. It is confirmed to offer dual speakers and a flat display design. The phone is also expected to deliver a clean, bloatware free, near stock Android experience similar to previous Lava models. (Also Read: Cloudflare Outage 2025: Why OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Perplexity And X Platform Went Down? Check Key Services Affected and Simple Fixes To Try at Home) Lava Agni 4 Price (Expected) The Agni 3 launched at a starting price of Rs 20,999, which indicates that the Agni 4 could arrive under Rs 25,000. With its expected specifications and price bracket, the Agni 4 is likely to compete with phones such as the OnePlus Nord CE 5, Infinix GT 30, and Poco X7.  

Cloudflare Outage 2025: Internet infrastructure and security company Cloudflare suffered a major outage on Tuesday, disrupting several popular websites for users around the world. The incident temporarily took platforms like Open AI’s ChatGPT, Perplexity, X (formerly Twitter), Canva, Google Cloud, Coinbase, Uber, Shopify, Dropbox, and others offline. Many services, however, began restoring access within a few hours. In an update posted around 9:57 a.m. ET, Cloudflare asserted that it had implemented a fix to resolve the issue, though some users might still face difficulties accessing the online dashboard. The incident comes less than a month after Amazon Web Services faced a daylong outage that disrupted many online platforms, followed by a global outage affecting Microsoft’s Azure cloud and 365 services. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source After such a widespread outage, one question naturally comes in our mind: Why did major platforms like X and OpenAI go down? Here’s a quick look at what could have caused such a massive disruption and what users can do at home when an essential app suddenly stops working. Cloudflare Outage: Services Offered Cloudflare runs one of the world’s largest content delivery networks (CDNs) and provides several essential services that most major websites depend on. It offers several essential internet services that help websites run smoothly and stay secure. It stores copies of website data on servers around the world so pages load faster for users. The platform also protects websites from DDoS attacks, where hackers try to overload a site with fake traffic. Cloudflare strengthens security through filters and firewalls that block harmful requests before they reach the original server. Adding further, it manages DNS services, which work like the internets phone book, guiding users to the correct IP addresses whenever they open a website. Why Did Cloudflare Bring Down So Many Websites? A Cloudflare spokesperson said the outage was caused by an automatically generated configuration file used to manage threat traffic. This file became much larger than expected and overloaded the system, causing a crash in the software that handles traffic for several Cloudflare services. The company noticed a spike in unusual traffic around 5:20 a.m. ET. Cloudflare also confirmed that there is no evidence of an attack or any malicious activity behind the outage. Moreover, such incidents usually point to a single point of failure in the internet infrastructure. It could be a Cloudflare outage or a problem in the content delivery network, a global DNS or routing issue, or even a breakdown in major cloud servers like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Cloudflare Outage: Simple Steps to Try at Home During a Global Outage Step 1: Switch internet source by trying mobile data, a different Wi Fi network, a hotspot, or another ISP since one network may not reach the affected servers. Step 2: Disable any VPN because it can break the routing path to the app or website. Step 3: Restart the app or browser and if that does not help restart your device to clear hidden system conflicts. Step 4: Clear cache on Android, delete browser history on laptops and PCs, or offload the app on iPhone because corrupt cached data can prevent loading. Step 5: Change DNS settings manually to fix connectivity issues. Use Google DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 or Cloudflare DNS 1.1.1.1. Step 6: If the app still fails try the web version in a browser since the web interface often works when the app does not.