Top Tech News Today: iPhone 15 Pro Models May Not Be Delayed, Spotify Hits 220 Million Premium Subscribers, More

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models were said to be delayed due to a "severe crunch" in the wake of production woes with displays.

It was said that iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models are likely to face severe supply shortages as Apple is making changes to the display. ( Image Source :ABP Live )

iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max Models May Not Be Delayed

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models were said to be delayed due to a "severe crunch" in the wake of production woes with displays. However, a new report claims that the panels for the iPhone 15 Pro models are no longer in shortage. South Korean major LG Display has resolved the display woes which indicates that the iPhone 15 Pro line would not get delayed this year. Apple is likely to launch the iPhone 15 series this fall, continuing with its tradition of refreshing its iPhone lineup at that time of the year. However, a recent report in The Information said, citing two sources having direct knowledge of the problem, that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models could face severe supply shortages in September as Apple is making changes to the display.

Spotify Hits 220 Million Premium Subscribers

At 220 million, Spotify's paid subscribers base has hit a new high. The Swedish music streaming giant now has 551 million monthly active users (MAUs) and 220 million paid users, the company announced on Tuesday, during its Q2 earnings call. Spotify's MAUs and premium subscriber numbers are as of June 30. The company's MAUs grew 27 per cent year on year while total revenue grew 11 per cent year on year to hit €3.2 billion.

Company CEO Daniel Ek also made the announcement on Twitter from his handle @eldsjal: "Thanks to the Spotify team for another strong quarter and for powering our remarkable growth: 118M MAU and 32M subs over the last twelve months. Encouraging to see this progress against what we laid out in June 2022 at Investor Day."

Google To Pay $338.7 Million In Chromecast Patent Case

A federal jury in Waco, Texas, US, on Friday, ruled that Alphabet's Google violated a software developer's patent rights with its remote-streaming technology and must pay $338.7 million in damages. The jury found that Google's Chromecast and other devices infringed on patents owned by Touchstream Technologies, specifically related to streaming videos from one screen to another.

Redmi 12 Price Leaked Ahead Of India Launch

The price of the Redmi 12 has been leaked in India ahead of the slated launch on August 1. The handset maker recently confirmed the colour options of the Redmi 12 but did not mention if the Redmi 12 would be launched in two variants in the country. Now, a new tip has claimed that the Redmi 12 would be officially unveiled in both 4G and 5G variants in India. The starting price of the Redmi 12 4G would be Rs 9,999 while the price of the 5G variant would start at Rs 13,999. 

Apple Faces $1-Billion Lawsuit From UK App Developers

Apple is facing a substantial class action lawsuit in the UK, with more than 1,500 app developers coming together to claim £785 million (roughly $1 billion) over its App Store fees. While Apple's services business, including the App Store, has experienced remarkable revenue growth, reaching around $20 billion per quarter, it has also drawn criticism and regulatory scrutiny due to the commissions it charges app makers. These fees, ranging from 15 per cent to 30 per cent for using the in-app payment system, have been a point of contention for app developers and antitrust regulators in various countries.

ONDC Offering Tomatoes At Rs 70 Per Kg

Due to factors such as delayed monsoons, heavy rains, and reduced supply, Tomato prices have skyrocketed up to Rs 150 (or even Rs 200-Rs 250 in some stores) in several regions, including the capital Delhi. Amidst all this, e-commerce non-profit Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC) has offered a respite to eager customers, selling tomatoes for just Rs 70 per kilogram. You can place the orders via ONDC-supported apps, but there are certain catches you should keep in mind.