Top Tech News Today: Pegatron Halts iPhone Production At Chennai Plant, Google Pixel 8 Prices Leaked, More

The Pegatron unit has an assembly capacity of about 26,000 iPhones per day, but it has been producing about 8,000-12,000 iPhones per day in the recent months, Reuters reported.

Pegatron currently contributes to 10 per cent of iPhone production in India.

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Pegatron Halts iPhone Production At Chennai Plant

Apple iPhone maker and contract manufacturer Pegatron has temporarily paused assembly of devices after a fire incident near its factory in Chennai, news agency Reuters reported on Monday. The fire broke out on Sunday night, the news agency added. The Taiwanese contract manufacturer has called off all shifts for the day at the factory near the city of Chennai in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and is yet to inform assembly workers whether the facility will function on Tuesday, two sources were quoted as saying by Reuters.

Google Pixel 8 Prices Leaked. Here's Everything You Need To Know

Google is set to officially unveil its next-gen Pixel 8 series at its Made by Google event, in an annual refresh on October 4. The tech giant is likely to launch the Pixel Watch 2, alongside the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 at the event. Apart from hardware announcements, Google is also expected to reveal more about Android 14, including its rollout and features. A new leak says that the Pixel 8 lineup will see a price increase in the US. With the inclusion of in-house Tensor chipsets in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro models, a huge portion of selling the Pixel flagships has been on value.

OnePlus Unveils OxygenOS 14

Handset maker OnePlus on Monday officially unveiled its latest operating system (OS) OxygenOS 14 for global users. Powered by OnePlus’ latest algorithms, OxygenOS 14 includes a range of new features that promise to provide a "more intelligent and convenient digital life" to users. With OxygenOS 14, OnePlus is introducing Trinity Engine -- an advanced proprietary platform that incorporates six innovative technologies that intelligently unlock the full potential of smartphone hardware.

Pocket FM Crosses 100 Million Downloads On Google Play

Audio Series platform Pocket FM on Monday said it surpassed the milestone of 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. Since its launch in 2018, Pocket FM has become one of the top apps for those who are seeking a range of entertainment that is accessible anytime and anywhere. The platform offers a variety of genres and languages, making it appealing to its listener community.

Qualcomm To Cut Jobs Amid Weak Chip Demand: Report

Chipset-making giant Qualcomm has rubbished reports of shutting down its research and development (R&D) unit in Shanghai. However, it has confirmed that it will trim its staff strength on the back of declining smartphone demand and falling economy in China, the media has reported. According to a report by Chinese publication Yicai Global, Qualcomm is not mulling to slash large-scale jobs at its Shanghai facility, which was opened in 2010. Quualcomm's Shanghai facility employs nearly 400 people. Qualcomm's multi-million dollar R&D centre is situated in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai. It also has an R&D facility in Beijing.

Construction Of Micron's Semiconductor Plant Starts

In a bid to cut imports and meet local semiconductor requirements, US-based semiconductor manufacturer has started the construction of its $2.75 billion semiconductor testing and assembly facility in Sanand in Gujarat. Micron has asked Tata Projects to build its advanced semiconductor assembly and test factory, the media has reported. Micron has conducted a "groundbreaking ceremony" in the state of Gujarat and will invest $825 million over a period of seven years in Gujarat.

Google Pulling The Plug On Gmail's HTML Version

Google will pull the plug on the Basic HTML version of Gmail early next year. Starting in January 2024, the tech giant will discontinue the Basic HTML version of Gmail, says the company's support page. For supported browsers, Gmail will open automatically in Standard view. There is no clarity on when Google decided to shut down the Basic HTML version of Gmail, but after January 2024, Google will automatically change the Basic HTML view of Gmail to the Standard version.