Top Tech News Today: Some iPhone 15 Models May Not Arrive Before Nov In India, OnePlus Pad Go's First Look Officially Revealed, More

In line with a few predictions, the shipments of the new Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models will be delayed until November in India.

The iPhone 15 series is slated to be available in India starting September 22 with pre-bookings beginning last week.

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Some iPhone 15 Models Not Arriving Before Nov In India

In line with a few predictions, the shipments of the new Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models will be delayed until November in India, thus, pointing at higher demand for the Pro models, according to a report by news agency Bloomberg. The delivery of non-Pro models, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus have also been pushed back, but not too far from the scheduled date of availability, said a report by Business Standard. The iPhone 15 series is slated to be available in India starting September 22 with pre-bookings beginning last week.

OnePlus Pad Go First Look Officially Revealed

Handset maker OnePlus on Monday officially revealed the first look of its next Android tablet, the OnePlus Pad Go. The tab is set to be launched only in India on October 6, the company confirmed. The OnePlus Pad Go will mark the expansion of the brand's foray into the affordable tablet segment. As reported earlier, unlike OnePlus' first tab, the OnePlus Pad (read our full review here: OnePlus Pad Review: A Spellbinding First Attempt), the OnePlus Pad Go will be an affordable tablet, which has been confirmed by the handset maker. 

Apple-Supplier Foxconn Promises Investment In India

Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple, is looking to significantly boost its presence in India by doubling its workforce and investment within the next year, according to a company executive. The Taiwan-based tech giant, known as the world's largest contract manufacturer of electronics, has been rapidly increasing its operations in India, investing in manufacturing facilities, particularly in the southern regions of the country, aiming to diversify away from its reliance on China.

Portronics Beem 420 Projector In India  

Homegrown brand Portronics has launched its Beem 420 multimedia projector which is said to turn wall or flat surface into an "entertainment panel" or give presentations and host video conferences.  One can use this to watch OTT shows in a Full-HD 1080p screen with 25-inch projection. The projector has a brightness of up to 3,200 Lumens and has in-built sensors that can assist with vertical keystone and focus adjustments, thus, allowing placement at nearly any angle without a stand or tripod, up to 8.1 meters away. The Portronics Beem 420 portable projector has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 11,999 coupled with 12-month warranty. It is available on Portronics.com and e-commerce sites Amazon.in, Flipkart.com and other online and physical stores.

WhatsApp May Support Group Calls With More Than 30 People

Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for people who make group calls on the chat platform. According to WABetaInfo, which tests WhatsApp beta features, the instant messaging platform is rolling out a feature for beta testers on Android via version 2.23.19.16 that will let them initiate group calls with up to 31 participants. Earlier, the feature was said to be available for only up to 15 participants and it was available for up to 7 members before that. The Meta-owned massaging platform has also introduced minor changes to the calls tab.

TRAI Invites Public View To Make Smartphones Affordable In India

Telecom regulator TRAI has invited public comments to explore ways and means to make smartphones affordable in the country for digital inclusion. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) as part of its consultation paper on "Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies" will assess if measures taken by the government such as focussing on local manufacturing are sufficient to bring down the prices of smartphones in India.

Google Chrome Getting Microsoft Edge Like 'Read Aloud'

Google Chrome may soon add a Microsoft Edge-like "read aloud" feature for desktop users. It is currently available in the Canary version for testing. With Read Aloud, users would be able to control the rate at which articles are read aloud by adjusting the playback speed, says a report by BleepingComputer. In future updates, users will be able to switch between different voice options, enhancing the auditory experience. The Read Aloud feature offers a thoughtful design element in terms of user interface -- as the article is narrated, the sentence being read is highlighted, while the sections that have been read fade out, the report added.