Top Tech News Today: iPhone 15 Spotted On BIS Certification Website, Police Verification Of SIM Card Dealers Becomes Mandatory, More

This iPhone model has been spotted on the BIS database soon after reports said that Apple has started assembling the iPhone 15 in India.

The model spotted on the BIS database is said to be from the iPhone 15 lineup that is slated to be launched next month.

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iPhone 15 Spotted On BIS Certification Website

Apple iPhone 15 has surfaced on the Indian regulatory database, BIS certification website ahead of an expected launch in September. The Apple device that has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database this week has model number A3094, as reported by MySmartPrice. The model spotted on the BIS database is said to be from the iPhone 15 lineup that is slated to be launched next month. It should be noted that the listing does not provide confirmation of what kind of device it is, but it is said to be an unreleased iPhone model. This development comes a day after reports said that the tech giant has started assembling the iPhone 15 in India.

Govt Makes Police Verification Of SIM Card Dealers Mandatory

The Centre has made police verification of SIM dealers mandatory and discontinued bulk connections, in a bid to curb frauds, the Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. With this, the government has made it mandatory for new dealers (of mobile SIM cards) to go through a police verification process and biometric verification. Registration will also be compulsory for all point-of-sale dealers now.

iPhone 14, 14 Plus May Be Relaunched With USB-C Charging

With Apple likely to say adieu to lightning port with the upcoming iPhone 15 series and opt for USB-C charging port, the company may be planning to relaunch last year's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus with USB Type-C charging capabilities. As per an Apple leakster, last year's iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are likely to get USB-C charging. The next iteration in the "affordable" iPhone SE line is also said to be launched with USB-C. According to the latest leak by tipster Aaron on X, formerly Twitter, Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus would be relaunched with a significant hardware modification, which is in line with the new laws in the European Union (EU) and in California.

TikTok Banned By New York City On Government Devices

In a move that echoes the actions of several US municipalities and states, New York City has officially barred the use of TikTok on government-owned devices, citing apprehensions over security. The popular short-form video platform, with a user base exceeding 150 million Americans, falls under the ownership of Chinese tech conglomerate ByteDance. This decision is part of a growing trend that has seen US lawmakers advocate for prohibitions on the app due to potential Chinese government influence.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC Becomes Available In India

Handset maker OnePlus on Thursday announced the open sales for the OnePlus Bullets Z2 ANC. The neckband is now available for purchase for Rs 2,299. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC comes with 45dB Hybrid Noise Cancellation technology. The neckband also has 12.4mm dynamic driver and a titanium-coated dome and claims to deliver deep bass, powerful beats, and clarity. There is anti-distortion audio technology for delivering a smooth and distortion-free audio experience.

Handset Makers To Hire 60,000 Staff Amid Growing Industry Demand, Push For Local Manufacturing

Handset makers are mulling to hire as many as 60,000 staffers in the next 6-12 months, to cater to the industry's demands, according to the staffing companies, says a report by ET Telecom. According to supply chain firm TeamLease Services Ltd., it has 5,000 open positions in handset manufacturing while Ciel HR Services said that it has 2,000 open posts, as per its CEO Aditya Narayan Mishra. India is currently giving a push to local manufacturing that has given way to top smartphone OEMs and their manufacturing partners to set up local assembly units in the country.

Iqoo Appoints First Chief Gaming Officer

Handset maker Iqoo on Thursday appointed of Shwetank Pandey as its first Chief Gaming Officer (CGO), who has chosen after a three-month-long nationwide hunt. Pandey is from Kanpur, and he was the last person out of over 60,000 applicants who applied to become one of India's youngest chief gaming officers with the handset maker.