Top Tech News Today: iPhone 15 Pro Max Shipments Face Weeks Of Delay, Android Gets Brand New Logo, More

The Cupertino-based tech giant may not release a Pro model in the iPhone 15 line, but launch a Pro Max and an Ultra variant, serial tipster Majin Bu had earlier said.

Apple is said to unveil four iPhone 15 models alongside the Apple Watch Series 9. ( Image Source :ABP Live )

iPhone 15 Pro Max Shipments Face Weeks Of Delay

The launch of the much-anticipated Apple iPhone 15 series is a week away and according to the latest leak, the iPhone 15 Pro Max shipments are likely to get delayed by almost four weeks. Apple is said to unveil four iPhone 15 models alongside the Apple Watch Series 9 and an upgraded Apple Watch Ultra. According to tipster Revegnus, the release of the super-premium iPhone 15 Pro Max could be pushed back by up to approximately four weeks in the wake of "severe production issues" related to the manufacturing of image sensors.

Android Gets Brand New Logo

Google has unveiled a brand new look and logo for Android and Android will be spelt with a capital A now, instead of an all-lowercase format. The Android brand has undergone several updates to modernise its look and feel and evolve with the needs of our community in the past decade. In 2019 Android logo was changed in order to be more accessible and easier to read and now, it adds more weight to the logo and makes it look prominent next to the Google logo.

China Bans Govt Officials From Using iPhone For Work

In a move that could hurt Apple's growth in the country, China has banned government officials from using iPhones for work, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. Employees at China's central government bodies have been ordered not to use foreign-branded devices or iPhones for work or bring them to the office, the report added, citing people familiar with the development.

Meta To Continue Facing Daily Fines Of $93,200

In a recent ruling, a Norwegian court upheld the decision to fine Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for violating users' privacy. This legal battle came to a head as Meta attempted to halt a fine imposed by Norway's data regulator. Since August 14, Meta has been facing daily fines of one million crowns ($93,200) for its actions involving the harvesting of user data and the subsequent targeting of advertising toward them. This practice, commonly known as behavioural advertising, is a prevalent business model among tech giants.