Top Tech News Today: iPhone 15 Series With USB-C Launched, Oppo May Give Free Battery Replacement Soon, More

The material used in manufacturing the iPhone 15 Pro models is grade 5 titanium chassis, which is the same material used on NASA's Mars rover.

The iPhone 15 Pro comes with ProMotion, Extreme Dynamic Range and Always-On Display.

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iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Launched

The top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro models have been officially unveiled at Apple's "Wonderlust" event and they have been made with titanium, as suggested by various leaks and rumours. The material used in manufacturing the iPhone 15 Pro models is grade 5 titanium chassis, which is the same material used on NASA's Mars rover. The iPhone 15 Pro is the lightest Pro model ever, says Apple. The iPhone 14 Pro models got Dynamic Island last year and the iPhone 15 Pro models will see the Dynamic Island react to the use of the new Action Button. The iPhone 15 Pro comes with ProMotion, Extreme Dynamic Range and Always-On Display.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 With 3000 Nits Of Brightness Launched

Apple Watch Ultra 2 was unveiled by Apple on Tuesday at its "Wonderlust event". The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has the brightest display Apple has ever created, with 3000 nits of brightness. A key highlight of the Watch Ultra 2 is the "night mode" that will automatically activate using the ambient light sensor.

Oppo May Offer Free Battery Replacement Soon

Handset maker Oppo is likely to introduce a free battery replacement programme for its buyers and the OEM may start with the Oppo A2 Pro 5G smartphone. According to famed tipster Digital Chat Station, the company is set to launch a four-year free battery replacement scheme soon, as spotted by Gizmo China. Another tipster named Whylab (translated from Chinese) has mentioned that Oppo, under the after-sales programme, will also offer a replacement if the battery’s health declines below 80 per cent within four years of purchasing the handset. This will be an upgrade from the current one or two-year warranty period that is offered by most smartphone OEMs.

Homegrown TWS Brands Losing Market Share To Chinese Players

India’s True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds shipments grew 34 per cent (year-on-year) in the second quarter this year, as domestic brands accounted for 75 per cent of total shipments, down from 80 per cent in the same quarter a year ago due to Chinese brands’ improved performance, a new report by Counterpoint Research said on Tuesday. Chinese brands captured a 17 per cent market share -- the highest ever in the past seven quarters -- driven by OnePlus’ newly launched device Nord Buds 2. Oppo, Realme, and Xiaomi also supported the growth of Chinese brands, according to the market research firm.

Made-In-India iPhone 15 May Be Up For Purchase On Sales Debut Day

Made-in-India iPhone 15 units are reportedly set to hit the market on the very first day of their launch. Citing sources, a Bloomberg report states that Apple intends to offer devices assembled in India for sale on the day of their global debut. This is welcome news for Indian iPhone enthusiasts who will no longer have to endure extended waiting periods to acquire the latest models. It also marks a significant milestone for the Make-in-India initiative.

Google Vs US Antitrust Lawsuit

In a significant antitrust trial set to kick off in Washington on Tuesday, the US Justice Department, alongside a coalition of state attorneys general, will level accusations against Alphabet's Google, alleging that the tech giant has unlawfully exploited its dominance in the search-engine market to maintain a monopoly grip on power.

Apple Supplier Foxconn Ramps Up Hiring

The biggest contract manufacturer of Apple iPhones, Foxconn, has ramped up hiring in China as the tech giant gears up to launch the new iPhone 15 lineup today (September 12). In a bid to avoid disruption in the process of manufacturing iPhones like last year, Foxconn is also offering bonuses to employees, says a report by the South China Morning Post. Apple is facing renewed competition in China from local tech behemoth Huawei which has just launched its Mate 60 series.